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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.30, 38,686.30 and 17,489.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.30, 38,686.30 and 17,489.15 is: 26,216.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.30 : 38,686.30 = 17,489.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.30/38,686.30 = 17,489.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.30x = 38,686.30 × 17,489.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.30x = 676,590,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,590,503.65/25,808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.00

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