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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.29, 38,063.28 and 17,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.29, 38,063.28 and 17,043.86 is: 25,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.29 : 38,063.28 = 17,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.29/38,063.28 = 17,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.29x = 38,063.28 × 17,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.29x = 648,745,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,745,215.46/25,389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,551.92

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