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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.28, 34,955.76 and 17,405.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.28, 34,955.76 and 17,405.34 is: 24,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.28 : 34,955.76 = 17,405.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.28/34,955.76 = 17,405.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.28x = 34,955.76 × 17,405.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.28x = 608,416,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,416,887.76/25,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.94

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