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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.76, 34,829.44 and 17,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.76, 34,829.44 and 17,718.40 is: 24,421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.76 : 34,829.44 = 17,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.76/34,829.44 = 17,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.76x = 34,829.44 × 17,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.76x = 617,121,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,121,949.70/25,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.36

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