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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.92, 38,785.68 and 17,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.92, 38,785.68 and 17,096.16 is: 25,647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.92 : 38,785.68 = 17,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.92/38,785.68 = 17,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.92x = 38,785.68 × 17,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.92x = 663,086,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,086,190.99/25,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.41

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