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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.41, 35,111.33 and 17,364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.41, 35,111.33 and 17,364.29 is: 23,968.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.41 : 35,111.33 = 17,364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.41/35,111.33 = 17,364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.41x = 35,111.33 × 17,364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.41x = 609,683,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,683,119.14/25,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,968.92

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