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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,003.86, 34,493.58 and 17,835.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,003.86, 34,493.58 and 17,835.36 is: 24,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,003.86 : 34,493.58 = 17,835.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,003.86/34,493.58 = 17,835.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,003.86x = 34,493.58 × 17,835.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,003.86x = 615,205,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,205,416.99/25,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.42

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