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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.42, 38,646.69 and 17,463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.42, 38,646.69 and 17,463.06 is: 26,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.42 : 38,646.69 = 17,463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.42/38,646.69 = 17,463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.42x = 38,646.69 × 17,463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.42x = 674,889,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,889,466.27/25,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.12

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