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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.79, 38,151.73 and 17,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.79, 38,151.73 and 17,106.12 is: 25,646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.79 : 38,151.73 = 17,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.79/38,151.73 = 17,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.79x = 38,151.73 × 17,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.79x = 652,628,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,628,071.59/25,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.77

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