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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,314.53, 34,948.94 and 17,368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,314.53, 34,948.94 and 17,368.43 is: 23,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,314.53 : 34,948.94 = 17,368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,314.53/34,948.94 = 17,368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,314.53x = 34,948.94 × 17,368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,314.53x = 607,007,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,007,956.38/25,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,978.64

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