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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.20, 38,359.80 and 17,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.20, 38,359.80 and 17,278.80 is: 25,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.20 : 38,359.80 = 17,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.20/38,359.80 = 17,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.20x = 38,359.80 × 17,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.20x = 662,811,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,811,312.24/25,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,918.20

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