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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.55, 38,896.30 and 17,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.55, 38,896.30 and 17,073.82 is: 25,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.55 : 38,896.30 = 17,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.55/38,896.30 = 17,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.55x = 38,896.30 × 17,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.55x = 664,108,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,108,424.87/25,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.57

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