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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,784.24, 38,636.10 and 17,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,784.24, 38,636.10 and 17,902.13 is: 26,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,784.24 : 38,636.10 = 17,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,784.24/38,636.10 = 17,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,784.24x = 38,636.10 × 17,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,784.24x = 691,668,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,668,291.71/25,784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.24

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