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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.72, 34,882.18 and 17,736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.72, 34,882.18 and 17,736.14 is: 24,485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.72 : 34,882.18 = 17,736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.72/34,882.18 = 17,736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.72x = 34,882.18 × 17,736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.72x = 618,675,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,675,227.99/25,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.78

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