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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.42, 34,815.56 and 17,285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.42, 34,815.56 and 17,285.81 is: 23,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.42 : 34,815.56 = 17,285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.42/34,815.56 = 17,285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.42x = 34,815.56 × 17,285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.42x = 601,814,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,814,894.70/25,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.25

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