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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.33, 34,868.52 and 17,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.33, 34,868.52 and 17,644.38 is: 24,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.33 : 34,868.52 = 17,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.33/34,868.52 = 17,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.33x = 34,868.52 × 17,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.33x = 615,233,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,233,416.92/25,308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.52

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