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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,209.73, 34,800.19 and 17,946.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,209.73, 34,800.19 and 17,946.51 is: 24,773.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209.73 : 34,800.19 = 17,946.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209.73/34,800.19 = 17,946.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209.73x = 34,800.19 × 17,946.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209.73x = 624,541,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,541,782.47/25,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.84

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