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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.12, 34,921.25 and 17,755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.12, 34,921.25 and 17,755.58 is: 24,476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.12 : 34,921.25 = 17,755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.12/34,921.25 = 17,755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.12x = 34,921.25 × 17,755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.12x = 620,047,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,047,048.08/25,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,476.71

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