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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.90, 35,061.48 and 17,893.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.90, 35,061.48 and 17,893.17 is: 24,677.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.90 : 35,061.48 = 17,893.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.90/35,061.48 = 17,893.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.90x = 35,061.48 × 17,893.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.90x = 627,361,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,361,022.09/25,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.98

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