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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,840.34, 38,770.16 and 17,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,840.34, 38,770.16 and 17,598.09 is: 26,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,840.34 : 38,770.16 = 17,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,840.34/38,770.16 = 17,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,840.34x = 38,770.16 × 17,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,840.34x = 682,280,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,280,764.99/25,840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,403.71

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