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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,896.99, 38,818.47 and 17,577.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,896.99, 38,818.47 and 17,577.66 is: 26,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,896.99 : 38,818.47 = 17,577.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,896.99/38,818.47 = 17,577.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,896.99x = 38,818.47 × 17,577.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,896.99x = 682,337,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,337,867.38/25,896.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,348.15

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