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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,790.73, 38,686.10 and 17,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,790.73, 38,686.10 and 17,023.59 is: 25,535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,790.73 : 38,686.10 = 17,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,790.73/38,686.10 = 17,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,790.73x = 38,686.10 × 17,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,790.73x = 658,576,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,576,365.05/25,790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.39

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