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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.89, 35,019.36 and 17,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.89, 35,019.36 and 17,428.28 is: 24,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.89 : 35,019.36 = 17,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.89/35,019.36 = 17,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.89x = 35,019.36 × 17,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.89x = 610,327,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,327,036.40/25,399.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,028.73

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