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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,221.92, 34,805.76 and 17,263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,221.92, 34,805.76 and 17,263.94 is: 23,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,221.92 : 34,805.76 = 17,263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,221.92/34,805.76 = 17,263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,221.92x = 34,805.76 × 17,263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,221.92x = 600,884,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,884,552.29/25,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.90

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