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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,373.88, 38,020.44 and 17,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,373.88, 38,020.44 and 17,023.08 is: 25,507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,373.88 : 38,020.44 = 17,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,373.88/38,020.44 = 17,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,373.88x = 38,020.44 × 17,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,373.88x = 647,224,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,224,991.76/25,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.53

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