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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,894.27, 38,814.46 and 17,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,894.27, 38,814.46 and 17,574.96 is: 26,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,894.27 : 38,814.46 = 17,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,894.27/38,814.46 = 17,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,894.27x = 38,814.46 × 17,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,894.27x = 682,162,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,162,581.92/25,894.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.15

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