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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.20, 34,662.46 and 17,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.20, 34,662.46 and 17,593.38 is: 24,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.20 : 34,662.46 = 17,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.20/34,662.46 = 17,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.20x = 34,662.46 × 17,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.20x = 609,829,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,829,830.51/25,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.91

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