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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.28, 34,451.46 and 17,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.28, 34,451.46 and 17,439.90 is: 24,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.28 : 34,451.46 = 17,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.28/34,451.46 = 17,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.28x = 34,451.46 × 17,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.28x = 600,830,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,830,017.25/25,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.20

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