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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056, 34,619.52 and 17,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056, 34,619.52 and 17,969.28 is: 24,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056 : 34,619.52 = 17,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056/34,619.52 = 17,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056x = 34,619.52 × 17,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056x = 622,087,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,087,848.35/25,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.90

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