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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.52, 34,635 and 17,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.52, 34,635 and 17,133.84 is: 23,647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.52 : 34,635 = 17,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.52/34,635 = 17,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.52x = 34,635 × 17,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.52x = 593,430,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,430,548.40/25,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.81

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