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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.27, 38,695.91 and 17,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.27, 38,695.91 and 17,030.13 is: 25,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.27 : 38,695.91 = 17,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.27/38,695.91 = 17,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.27x = 38,695.91 × 17,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.27x = 658,996,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,996,460.97/25,797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.20

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