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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,495.89, 35,155.97 and 17,430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,495.89, 35,155.97 and 17,430.86 is: 24,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,495.89 : 35,155.97 = 17,430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,495.89/35,155.97 = 17,430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,495.89x = 35,155.97 × 17,430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,495.89x = 612,798,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,798,845.08/25,495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.20

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