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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,124.88, 34,659.72 and 17,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,124.88, 34,659.72 and 17,167.44 is: 23,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,124.88 : 34,659.72 = 17,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,124.88/34,659.72 = 17,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,124.88x = 34,659.72 × 17,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,124.88x = 595,018,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,018,663.52/25,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.45

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