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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.92, 34,916.22 and 17,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.92, 34,916.22 and 17,871.96 is: 24,628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.92 : 34,916.22 = 17,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.92/34,916.22 = 17,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.92x = 34,916.22 × 17,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.92x = 624,021,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,021,287.19/25,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.93

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