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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.92, 34,536.96 and 17,478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.92, 34,536.96 and 17,478.24 is: 24,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.92 : 34,536.96 = 17,478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.92/34,536.96 = 17,478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.92x = 34,536.96 × 17,478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.92x = 603,645,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,645,275.75/25,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.09

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