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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,315.74, 34,928.82 and 17,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,315.74, 34,928.82 and 17,359.92 is: 23,951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,315.74 : 34,928.82 = 17,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,315.74/34,928.82 = 17,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,315.74x = 34,928.82 × 17,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,315.74x = 606,361,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,361,520.89/25,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,951.96

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