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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.12, 34,868.88 and 17,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.12, 34,868.88 and 17,226 is: 23,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.12 : 34,868.88 = 17,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.12/34,868.88 = 17,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.12x = 34,868.88 × 17,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.12x = 600,651,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,651,326.88/25,287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,753.25

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