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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.36, 38,228.06 and 17,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.36, 38,228.06 and 17,160.48 is: 25,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.36 : 38,228.06 = 17,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.36/38,228.06 = 17,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.36x = 38,228.06 × 17,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.36x = 656,011,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,011,859.07/25,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.50

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