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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.24, 34,970.76 and 17,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.24, 34,970.76 and 17,794.56 is: 24,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.24 : 34,970.76 = 17,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.24/34,970.76 = 17,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.24x = 34,970.76 × 17,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.24x = 622,289,287.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,289,287.07/25,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.11

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