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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.60, 38,051.40 and 17,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.60, 38,051.40 and 17,073.20 is: 25,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.60 : 38,051.40 = 17,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.60/38,051.40 = 17,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.60x = 38,051.40 × 17,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.60x = 649,659,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,659,162.48/25,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.80

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