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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,393.44, 35,051.76 and 17,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,393.44, 35,051.76 and 17,436 is: 24,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,393.44 : 35,051.76 = 17,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,393.44/35,051.76 = 17,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,393.44x = 35,051.76 × 17,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,393.44x = 611,162,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,162,487.36/25,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.73

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