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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,899.39, 38,849.08 and 17,132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,899.39, 38,849.08 and 17,132.25 is: 25,698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,899.39 : 38,849.08 = 17,132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,899.39/38,849.08 = 17,132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,899.39x = 38,849.08 × 17,132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,899.39x = 665,572,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,572,253.68/25,899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,698.38

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