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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.67, 34,818.66 and 17,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.67, 34,818.66 and 17,288.06 is: 23,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.67 : 34,818.66 = 17,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.67/34,818.66 = 17,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.67x = 34,818.66 × 17,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.67x = 601,946,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,946,909.11/25,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.36

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