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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.46, 38,805.74 and 17,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.46, 38,805.74 and 17,569.14 is: 26,335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.46 : 38,805.74 = 17,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.46/38,805.74 = 17,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.46x = 38,805.74 × 17,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.46x = 681,783,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,783,478.86/25,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.42

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