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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.03, 38,537.35 and 17,365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.03, 38,537.35 and 17,365.31 is: 26,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.03 : 38,537.35 = 17,365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.03/38,537.35 = 17,365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.03x = 38,537.35 × 17,365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.03x = 669,213,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,213,029.33/25,718.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,021.16

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