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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.30, 38,455.89 and 17,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.30, 38,455.89 and 17,284.54 is: 25,939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.30 : 38,455.89 = 17,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.30/38,455.89 = 17,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.30x = 38,455.89 × 17,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.30x = 664,692,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,692,368.94/25,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,939.92

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