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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,710.21, 38,546.69 and 17,369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,710.21, 38,546.69 and 17,369.37 is: 26,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,710.21 : 38,546.69 = 17,369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,710.21/38,546.69 = 17,369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,710.21x = 38,546.69 × 17,369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,710.21x = 669,531,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,531,634.04/25,710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.47

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