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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,956.23, 38,877.80 and 17,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,956.23, 38,877.80 and 17,061.52 is: 25,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,956.23 : 38,877.80 = 17,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,956.23/38,877.80 = 17,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,956.23x = 38,877.80 × 17,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,956.23x = 663,314,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,314,494.41/25,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,555.11

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