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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,683.96, 38,523.18 and 17,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,683.96, 38,523.18 and 17,417.04 is: 26,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,683.96 : 38,523.18 = 17,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,683.96/38,523.18 = 17,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,683.96x = 38,523.18 × 17,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,683.96x = 670,959,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,959,766.99/25,683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,123.69

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