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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.22, 38,787.95 and 17,406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.22, 38,787.95 and 17,406.69 is: 26,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.22 : 38,787.95 = 17,406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.22/38,787.95 = 17,406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.22x = 38,787.95 × 17,406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.22x = 675,169,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,169,821.39/25,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,127.63

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