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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.76, 34,623.04 and 17,970.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.76, 34,623.04 and 17,970.96 is: 24,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.76 : 34,623.04 = 17,970.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.76/34,623.04 = 17,970.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.76x = 34,623.04 × 17,970.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.76x = 622,209,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,209,266.92/25,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.98

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