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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.60, 38,838.90 and 17,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.60, 38,838.90 and 17,598.20 is: 26,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.60 : 38,838.90 = 17,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.60/38,838.90 = 17,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.60x = 38,838.90 × 17,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.60x = 683,494,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,494,729.98/25,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,397.30

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