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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.97, 38,325.33 and 17,219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.97, 38,325.33 and 17,219.57 is: 25,816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.97 : 38,325.33 = 17,219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.97/38,325.33 = 17,219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.97x = 38,325.33 × 17,219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.97x = 659,945,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,945,511.08/25,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.46

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