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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.64, 34,964.34 and 17,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.64, 34,964.34 and 17,797.64 is: 24,547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.64 : 34,964.34 = 17,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.64/34,964.34 = 17,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.64x = 34,964.34 × 17,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.64x = 622,282,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,282,736.16/25,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.99

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