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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.28, 38,950.93 and 17,200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.28, 38,950.93 and 17,200.15 is: 25,800.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.28 : 38,950.93 = 17,200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.28/38,950.93 = 17,200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.28x = 38,950.93 × 17,200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.28x = 669,961,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,961,666.01/25,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.22

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