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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.76, 34,605.18 and 17,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.76, 34,605.18 and 17,541.12 is: 24,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.76 : 34,605.18 = 17,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.76/34,605.18 = 17,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.76x = 34,605.18 × 17,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.76x = 607,013,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,013,615.00/25,082.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.43

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