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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.88, 34,498.44 and 17,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.88, 34,498.44 and 17,453.52 is: 24,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.88 : 34,498.44 = 17,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.88/34,498.44 = 17,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.88x = 34,498.44 × 17,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.88x = 602,119,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,119,212.51/25,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,080.07

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