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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,654.28, 38,441.73 and 17,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,654.28, 38,441.73 and 17,301.56 is: 25,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,654.28 : 38,441.73 = 17,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,654.28/38,441.73 = 17,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,654.28x = 38,441.73 × 17,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,654.28x = 665,101,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,101,898.10/25,654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.57

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