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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.76, 38,847.53 and 17,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.76, 38,847.53 and 17,459.96 is: 26,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.76 : 38,847.53 = 17,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.76/38,847.53 = 17,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.76x = 38,847.53 × 17,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.76x = 678,276,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,276,329.72/25,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.26

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