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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.58, 34,555.38 and 17,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.58, 34,555.38 and 17,047.98 is: 23,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.58 : 34,555.38 = 17,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.58/34,555.38 = 17,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.58x = 34,555.38 × 17,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.58x = 589,099,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,099,427.13/25,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.54

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