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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.60, 38,052.90 and 17,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.60, 38,052.90 and 17,074.20 is: 25,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.60 : 38,052.90 = 17,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.60/38,052.90 = 17,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.60x = 38,052.90 × 17,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.60x = 649,722,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,722,825.18/25,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,611.30

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