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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.72, 34,886.30 and 17,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.72, 34,886.30 and 17,739.16 is: 24,489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.72 : 34,886.30 = 17,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.72/34,886.30 = 17,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.72x = 34,886.30 × 17,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.72x = 618,853,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,853,657.51/25,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.93

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