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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.12, 38,596.63 and 17,402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.12, 38,596.63 and 17,402.14 is: 26,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.12 : 38,596.63 = 17,402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.12/38,596.63 = 17,402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.12x = 38,596.63 × 17,402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.12x = 671,663,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,663,958.79/25,768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.70

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