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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.29, 38,856.42 and 17,137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.29, 38,856.42 and 17,137.15 is: 25,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.29 : 38,856.42 = 17,137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.29/38,856.42 = 17,137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.29x = 38,856.42 × 17,137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.29x = 665,888,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,888,298.00/25,904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.72

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