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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.32, 34,817.52 and 17,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.32, 34,817.52 and 17,959.12 is: 24,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.32 : 34,817.52 = 17,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.32/34,817.52 = 17,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.32x = 34,817.52 × 17,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.32x = 625,292,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,292,019.78/25,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.22

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