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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.70, 38,692.06 and 17,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.70, 38,692.06 and 17,027.56 is: 25,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.70 : 38,692.06 = 17,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.70/38,692.06 = 17,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.70x = 38,692.06 × 17,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.70x = 658,831,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,831,373.17/25,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.35

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