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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.30, 38,454.39 and 17,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.30, 38,454.39 and 17,283.54 is: 25,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.30 : 38,454.39 = 17,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.30/38,454.39 = 17,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.30x = 38,454.39 × 17,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.30x = 664,627,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,627,987.74/25,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938.42

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