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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.79, 34,887.29 and 17,329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.79, 34,887.29 and 17,329.47 is: 23,918.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.79 : 34,887.29 = 17,329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.79/34,887.29 = 17,329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.79x = 34,887.29 × 17,329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.79x = 604,578,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,578,158.79/25,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.32

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