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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.08, 34,878.60 and 17,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.08, 34,878.60 and 17,312.40 is: 23,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.08 : 34,878.60 = 17,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.08/34,878.60 = 17,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.08x = 34,878.60 × 17,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.08x = 603,832,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,832,274.64/25,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.31

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