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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.68, 35,418.96 and 17,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.68, 35,418.96 and 17,294.88 is: 23,857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.68 : 35,418.96 = 17,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.68/35,418.96 = 17,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.68x = 35,418.96 × 17,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.68x = 612,566,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,566,662.92/25,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,857.86

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