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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.65, 38,986.07 and 17,562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.65, 38,986.07 and 17,562.39 is: 26,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.65 : 38,986.07 = 17,562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.65/38,986.07 = 17,562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.65x = 38,986.07 × 17,562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.65x = 684,688,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,688,565.91/25,967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,366.98

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