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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,225.92, 34,811.28 and 17,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,225.92, 34,811.28 and 17,267.94 is: 23,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,225.92 : 34,811.28 = 17,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,225.92/34,811.28 = 17,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,225.92x = 34,811.28 × 17,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,225.92x = 601,119,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,119,094.36/25,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.42

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