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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.95, 38,593.31 and 17,188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.95, 38,593.31 and 17,188.65 is: 25,793.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.95 : 38,593.31 = 17,188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.95/38,593.31 = 17,188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.95x = 38,593.31 × 17,188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.95x = 663,366,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,366,897.93/25,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,793.93

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