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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.21, 34,840.11 and 17,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.21, 34,840.11 and 17,695.66 is: 24,394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.21 : 34,840.11 = 17,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.21/34,840.11 = 17,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.21x = 34,840.11 × 17,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.21x = 616,518,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,518,740.92/25,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.16

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