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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.20, 38,213.66 and 17,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.20, 38,213.66 and 17,147.48 is: 25,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.20 : 38,213.66 = 17,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.20/38,213.66 = 17,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.20x = 38,213.66 × 17,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.20x = 655,267,970.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,267,970.58/25,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.68

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