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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,900.52, 38,850.77 and 17,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,900.52, 38,850.77 and 17,133.38 is: 25,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,900.52 : 38,850.77 = 17,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,900.52/38,850.77 = 17,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,900.52x = 38,850.77 × 17,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,900.52x = 665,644,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,644,725.78/25,900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,700.06

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