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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.53, 34,482.78 and 17,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.53, 34,482.78 and 17,463.12 is: 24,057.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.53 : 34,482.78 = 17,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.53/34,482.78 = 17,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.53x = 34,482.78 × 17,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.53x = 602,176,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,176,925.07/25,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,057.70

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