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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.56, 34,886.16 and 17,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.56, 34,886.16 and 17,316 is: 23,904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.56 : 34,886.16 = 17,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.56/34,886.16 = 17,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.56x = 34,886.16 × 17,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.56x = 604,088,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,088,746.56/25,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.84

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