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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.55, 34,884.86 and 17,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.55, 34,884.86 and 17,521.35 is: 24,189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.55 : 34,884.86 = 17,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.55/34,884.86 = 17,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.55x = 34,884.86 × 17,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.55x = 611,229,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,229,754.15/25,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.35

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