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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.77, 34,866.08 and 17,993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.77, 34,866.08 and 17,993.54 is: 24,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.77 : 34,866.08 = 17,993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.77/34,866.08 = 17,993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.77x = 34,866.08 × 17,993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.77x = 627,364,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,364,231.84/25,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.44

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