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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.30, 34,881.75 and 17,519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.30, 34,881.75 and 17,519.10 is: 24,186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.30 : 34,881.75 = 17,519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.30/34,881.75 = 17,519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.30x = 34,881.75 × 17,519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.30x = 611,096,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,096,866.43/25,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.24

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