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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.42, 38,630.52 and 17,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.42, 38,630.52 and 17,005.68 is: 25,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.42 : 38,630.52 = 17,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.42/38,630.52 = 17,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.42x = 38,630.52 × 17,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.42x = 656,938,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,938,261.35/25,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,465.27

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