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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.28, 34,869.42 and 17,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.28, 34,869.42 and 17,728.44 is: 24,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.28 : 34,869.42 = 17,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.28/34,869.42 = 17,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.28x = 34,869.42 × 17,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.28x = 618,180,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,180,420.30/25,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.47

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