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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,887.45, 38,804.25 and 17,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,887.45, 38,804.25 and 17,568.15 is: 26,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,887.45 : 38,804.25 = 17,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,887.45/38,804.25 = 17,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,887.45x = 38,804.25 × 17,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,887.45x = 681,718,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,718,884.64/25,887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.95

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