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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.30, 38,882.16 and 17,568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.30, 38,882.16 and 17,568.54 is: 26,366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.30 : 38,882.16 = 17,568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.30/38,882.16 = 17,568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.30x = 38,882.16 × 17,568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.30x = 683,102,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,102,783.25/25,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,366.18

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