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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.16, 38,798.94 and 17,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.16, 38,798.94 and 17,097.64 is: 25,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.16 : 38,798.94 = 17,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.16/38,798.94 = 17,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.16x = 38,798.94 × 17,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.16x = 663,370,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,370,308.50/25,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631.40

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