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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.28, 34,865.28 and 17,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.28, 34,865.28 and 17,725.44 is: 24,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.28 : 34,865.28 = 17,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.28/34,865.28 = 17,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.28x = 34,865.28 × 17,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.28x = 618,002,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,002,428.72/25,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.33

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