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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.21, 34,661.08 and 17,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.21, 34,661.08 and 17,592.38 is: 24,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.21 : 34,661.08 = 17,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.21/34,661.08 = 17,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.21x = 34,661.08 × 17,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.21x = 609,770,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,770,890.57/25,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.52

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