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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.74, 34,593.84 and 17,530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.74, 34,593.84 and 17,530.31 is: 24,173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.74 : 34,593.84 = 17,530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.74/34,593.84 = 17,530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.74x = 34,593.84 × 17,530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.74x = 606,440,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,440,566.32/25,086.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.75

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