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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.97, 34,844.79 and 17,621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.97, 34,844.79 and 17,621.13 is: 24,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.97 : 34,844.79 = 17,621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.97/34,844.79 = 17,621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.97x = 34,844.79 × 17,621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.97x = 614,004,574.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,004,574.41/25,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.76

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