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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.64, 34,715.59 and 17,993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.64, 34,715.59 and 17,993.75 is: 24,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.64 : 34,715.59 = 17,993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.64/34,715.59 = 17,993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.64x = 34,715.59 × 17,993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.64x = 624,663,429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,663,429.00/25,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.02

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