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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.42, 38,564.07 and 17,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.42, 38,564.07 and 17,844.70 is: 26,721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.42 : 38,564.07 = 17,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.42/38,564.07 = 17,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.42x = 38,564.07 × 17,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.42x = 688,164,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,164,170.71/25,753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.27

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