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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.29, 38,854.93 and 17,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.29, 38,854.93 and 17,136.15 is: 25,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.29 : 38,854.93 = 17,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.29/38,854.93 = 17,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.29x = 38,854.93 × 17,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.29x = 665,823,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,823,725.90/25,903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.22

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