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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,816.56, 38,698.70 and 17,497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,816.56, 38,698.70 and 17,497.42 is: 26,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,816.56 : 38,698.70 = 17,497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,816.56/38,698.70 = 17,497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,816.56x = 38,698.70 × 17,497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,816.56x = 677,127,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,127,407.35/25,816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.41

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