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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.86, 34,864.86 and 17,206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.86, 34,864.86 and 17,206.84 is: 23,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.86 : 34,864.86 = 17,206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.86/34,864.86 = 17,206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.86x = 34,864.86 × 17,206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.86x = 599,914,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,914,067.64/25,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.70

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