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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.01, 38,099.09 and 17,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.01, 38,099.09 and 17,105.20 is: 25,591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.01 : 38,099.09 = 17,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.01/38,099.09 = 17,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.01x = 38,099.09 × 17,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.01x = 651,692,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,692,501.78/25,465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,591.69

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