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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.92, 34,914.84 and 17,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.92, 34,914.84 and 17,870.96 is: 24,627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.92 : 34,914.84 = 17,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.92/34,914.84 = 17,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.92x = 34,914.84 × 17,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.92x = 623,961,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,961,709.05/25,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.55

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