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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.36, 34,879.35 and 17,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.36, 34,879.35 and 17,217.34 is: 23,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.36 : 34,879.35 = 17,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.36/34,879.35 = 17,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.36x = 34,879.35 × 17,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.36x = 600,529,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,529,627.93/25,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,764.19

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