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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.20, 38,828.10 and 17,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.20, 38,828.10 and 17,557.40 is: 26,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.20 : 38,828.10 = 17,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.20/38,828.10 = 17,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.20x = 38,828.10 × 17,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.20x = 681,720,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,720,482.94/25,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,323.08

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