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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.80, 38,021.70 and 17,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.80, 38,021.70 and 17,053.40 is: 25,580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.80 : 38,021.70 = 17,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.80/38,021.70 = 17,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.80x = 38,021.70 × 17,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.80x = 648,399,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,399,258.78/25,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.10

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