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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.85, 34,784.91 and 17,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.85, 34,784.91 and 17,655.66 is: 24,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.85 : 34,784.91 = 17,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.85/34,784.91 = 17,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.85x = 34,784.91 × 17,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.85x = 614,150,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,150,544.09/25,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.33

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