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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.88, 34,495.68 and 17,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.88, 34,495.68 and 17,451.52 is: 24,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.88 : 34,495.68 = 17,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.88/34,495.68 = 17,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.88x = 34,495.68 × 17,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.88x = 602,002,049.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,002,049.43/25,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,077.31

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