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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.40, 38,881.80 and 17,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.40, 38,881.80 and 17,140.40 is: 25,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.40 : 38,881.80 = 17,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.40/38,881.80 = 17,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.40x = 38,881.80 × 17,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.40x = 666,449,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,449,604.72/25,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,723.30

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