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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.22, 38,304.63 and 17,205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.22, 38,304.63 and 17,205.81 is: 25,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.22 : 38,304.63 = 17,205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.22/38,304.63 = 17,205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.22x = 38,304.63 × 17,205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.22x = 659,062,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,062,185.90/25,549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.79

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