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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.16, 38,924.64 and 17,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.16, 38,924.64 and 17,070 is: 25,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.16 : 38,924.64 = 17,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.16/38,924.64 = 17,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.16x = 38,924.64 × 17,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.16x = 664,443,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,443,604.80/25,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.67

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