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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.42, 35,481.03 and 17,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.42, 35,481.03 and 17,664.70 is: 24,383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.42 : 35,481.03 = 17,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.42/35,481.03 = 17,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.42x = 35,481.03 × 17,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.42x = 626,761,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,761,750.64/25,704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,383.42

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