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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.54, 38,852.31 and 17,134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.54, 38,852.31 and 17,134.41 is: 25,701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.54 : 38,852.31 = 17,134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.54/38,852.31 = 17,134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.54x = 38,852.31 × 17,134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.54x = 665,711,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,711,400.39/25,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.61

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