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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.70, 38,204.55 and 17,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.70, 38,204.55 and 17,175.30 is: 25,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.70 : 38,204.55 = 17,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.70/38,204.55 = 17,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.70x = 38,204.55 × 17,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.70x = 656,174,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,174,607.62/25,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.95

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