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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.64, 35,003.84 and 17,417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.64, 35,003.84 and 17,417.03 is: 24,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.64 : 35,003.84 = 17,417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.64/35,003.84 = 17,417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.64x = 35,003.84 × 17,417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.64x = 609,662,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,662,669.29/25,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.21

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