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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.46, 38,807.24 and 17,570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.46, 38,807.24 and 17,570.14 is: 26,336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.46 : 38,807.24 = 17,570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.46/38,807.24 = 17,570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.46x = 38,807.24 × 17,570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.46x = 681,848,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,848,639.81/25,889.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.92

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