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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.03, 38,534.36 and 17,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.03, 38,534.36 and 17,363.31 is: 26,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.03 : 38,534.36 = 17,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.03/38,534.36 = 17,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.03x = 38,534.36 × 17,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.03x = 669,083,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,083,951.52/25,716.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.17

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