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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.47, 38,512.61 and 17,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.47, 38,512.61 and 17,373.44 is: 26,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.47 : 38,512.61 = 17,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.47/38,512.61 = 17,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.47x = 38,512.61 × 17,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.47x = 669,096,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,096,239.65/25,692.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.50

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