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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.96, 34,971.90 and 17,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.96, 34,971.90 and 17,792.34 is: 24,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.96 : 34,971.90 = 17,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.96/34,971.90 = 17,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.96x = 34,971.90 × 17,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.96x = 622,231,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,231,935.25/25,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.29

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