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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.29, 38,150.98 and 17,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.29, 38,150.98 and 17,105.62 is: 25,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.29 : 38,150.98 = 17,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.29/38,150.98 = 17,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.29x = 38,150.98 × 17,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.29x = 652,596,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,596,166.51/25,446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.02

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