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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.65, 35,355.24 and 17,694.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.65, 35,355.24 and 17,694.42 is: 24,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.65 : 35,355.24 = 17,694.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.65/35,355.24 = 17,694.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.65x = 35,355.24 × 17,694.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.65x = 625,590,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,590,465.76/25,609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.92

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