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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.68, 34,811.55 and 17,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.68, 34,811.55 and 17,284.92 is: 23,858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.68 : 34,811.55 = 17,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.68/34,811.55 = 17,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.68x = 34,811.55 × 17,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.68x = 601,714,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,714,856.83/25,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.94

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