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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.41, 35,112.71 and 17,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.41, 35,112.71 and 17,365.29 is: 23,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.41 : 35,112.71 = 17,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.41/35,112.71 = 17,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.41x = 35,112.71 × 17,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.41x = 609,742,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,742,391.84/25,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.30

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