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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.92, 34,838.32 and 17,302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.92, 34,838.32 and 17,302.32 is: 23,850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.92 : 34,838.32 = 17,302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.92/34,838.32 = 17,302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.92x = 34,838.32 × 17,302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.92x = 602,783,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,783,760.90/25,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,850.03

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