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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,334.82, 34,976.88 and 17,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,334.82, 34,976.88 and 17,388.72 is: 24,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,334.82 : 34,976.88 = 17,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,334.82/34,976.88 = 17,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,334.82x = 34,976.88 × 17,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,334.82x = 608,203,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,203,172.79/25,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.61

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