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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.73, 34,998.04 and 17,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.73, 34,998.04 and 17,419.34 is: 24,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.73 : 34,998.04 = 17,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.73/34,998.04 = 17,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.73x = 34,998.04 × 17,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.73x = 609,642,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,642,867.36/25,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.48

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