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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.21, 34,659.70 and 17,591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.21, 34,659.70 and 17,591.38 is: 24,234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.21 : 34,659.70 = 17,591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.21/34,659.70 = 17,591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.21x = 34,659.70 × 17,591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.21x = 609,711,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,711,822.76/25,159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,234.14

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