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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.88, 38,717.70 and 17,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.88, 38,717.70 and 17,044.70 is: 25,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.88 : 38,717.70 = 17,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.88/38,717.70 = 17,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.88x = 38,717.70 × 17,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.88x = 659,931,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,931,581.19/25,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.97

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