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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.85, 34,555.61 and 17,872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.85, 34,555.61 and 17,872.08 is: 24,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.85 : 34,555.61 = 17,872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.85/34,555.61 = 17,872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.85x = 34,555.61 × 17,872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.85x = 617,580,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,580,541.47/25,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.16

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