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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.77, 34,445.86 and 17,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.77, 34,445.86 and 17,436.34 is: 24,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.77 : 34,445.86 = 17,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.77/34,445.86 = 17,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.77x = 34,445.86 × 17,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.77x = 600,609,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,609,726.55/25,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.77

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