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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.76, 34,601.04 and 17,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.76, 34,601.04 and 17,538.12 is: 24,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.76 : 34,601.04 = 17,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.76/34,601.04 = 17,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.76x = 34,601.04 × 17,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.76x = 606,837,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,837,191.64/25,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.29

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