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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.68, 34,777.83 and 17,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.68, 34,777.83 and 17,650.54 is: 24,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.68 : 34,777.83 = 17,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.68/34,777.83 = 17,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.68x = 34,777.83 × 17,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.68x = 613,847,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,847,305.64/25,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.29

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