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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.14, 38,982.22 and 17,559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.14, 38,982.22 and 17,559.88 is: 26,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.14 : 38,982.22 = 17,559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.14/38,982.22 = 17,559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.14x = 38,982.22 × 17,559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.14x = 684,523,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,523,105.33/25,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,363.16

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