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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.37, 38,712.47 and 17,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.37, 38,712.47 and 17,041.20 is: 25,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.37 : 38,712.47 = 17,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.37/38,712.47 = 17,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.37x = 38,712.47 × 17,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.37x = 659,706,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,706,858.56/25,808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.74

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