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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.84, 34,896.96 and 17,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.84, 34,896.96 and 17,315.52 is: 23,906.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.84 : 34,896.96 = 17,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.84/34,896.96 = 17,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.84x = 34,896.96 × 17,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.84x = 604,259,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,259,008.82/25,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,906.58

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