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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.14, 38,522.64 and 17,261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.14, 38,522.64 and 17,261.82 is: 25,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.14 : 38,522.64 = 17,261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.14/38,522.64 = 17,261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.14x = 38,522.64 × 17,261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.14x = 664,970,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,970,877.60/25,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.14

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