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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.72, 34,661.76 and 17,592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.72, 34,661.76 and 17,592.89 is: 24,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.72 : 34,661.76 = 17,592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.72/34,661.76 = 17,592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.72x = 34,661.76 × 17,592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.72x = 609,800,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,800,357.58/25,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.21

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