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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,181.76, 34,690.68 and 17,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,181.76, 34,690.68 and 17,613.96 is: 24,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,181.76 : 34,690.68 = 17,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,181.76/34,690.68 = 17,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,181.76x = 34,690.68 × 17,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,181.76x = 611,040,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,040,249.89/25,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.19

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