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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.23, 38,708.65 and 17,544.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.23, 38,708.65 and 17,544.37 is: 26,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.23 : 38,708.65 = 17,544.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.23/38,708.65 = 17,544.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.23x = 38,708.65 × 17,544.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.23x = 679,118,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,118,877.80/25,811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,310.98

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