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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.88, 34,504.06 and 17,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.88, 34,504.06 and 17,460.80 is: 24,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.88 : 34,504.06 = 17,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.88/34,504.06 = 17,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.88x = 34,504.06 × 17,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.88x = 602,468,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,468,490.85/25,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.48

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