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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,894.02, 38,814.08 and 17,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,894.02, 38,814.08 and 17,574.72 is: 26,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,894.02 : 38,814.08 = 17,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,894.02/38,814.08 = 17,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,894.02x = 38,814.08 × 17,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,894.02x = 682,146,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,146,588.06/25,894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,343.79

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