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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,258.86, 34,863.48 and 17,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,258.86, 34,863.48 and 17,205.84 is: 23,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,258.86 : 34,863.48 = 17,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,258.86/34,863.48 = 17,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,258.86x = 34,863.48 × 17,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,258.86x = 599,855,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,855,458.72/25,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,748.32

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