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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.04, 34,865.40 and 17,737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.04, 34,865.40 and 17,737.56 is: 24,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.04 : 34,865.40 = 17,737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.04/34,865.40 = 17,737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.04x = 34,865.40 × 17,737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.04x = 618,427,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,427,124.42/25,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,474.68

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