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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,815.60, 38,723.40 and 17,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,815.60, 38,723.40 and 17,060.40 is: 25,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,815.60 : 38,723.40 = 17,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,815.60/38,723.40 = 17,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,815.60x = 38,723.40 × 17,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,815.60x = 660,636,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,636,693.36/25,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.60

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