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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.10, 38,007.15 and 17,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.10, 38,007.15 and 17,043.70 is: 25,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.10 : 38,007.15 = 17,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.10/38,007.15 = 17,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.10x = 38,007.15 × 17,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.10x = 647,782,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,782,462.46/25,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.55

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