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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.23, 34,687.32 and 17,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.23, 34,687.32 and 17,611.40 is: 24,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.23 : 34,687.32 = 17,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.23/34,687.32 = 17,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.23x = 34,687.32 × 17,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.23x = 610,892,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,892,267.45/25,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.75

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