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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,291.28, 34,868.04 and 17,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,291.28, 34,868.04 and 17,727.44 is: 24,440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,291.28 : 34,868.04 = 17,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,291.28/34,868.04 = 17,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,291.28x = 34,868.04 × 17,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,291.28x = 618,121,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,121,087.02/25,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.09

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