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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.68, 34,754.94 and 17,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.68, 34,754.94 and 17,634.72 is: 24,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.68 : 34,754.94 = 17,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.68/34,754.94 = 17,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.68x = 34,754.94 × 17,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.68x = 612,893,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,893,635.52/25,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.54

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