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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,733.40, 35,463.77 and 17,669.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,733.40, 35,463.77 and 17,669.51 is: 24,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,733.40 : 35,463.77 = 17,669.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,733.40/35,463.77 = 17,669.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,733.40x = 35,463.77 × 17,669.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,733.40x = 626,627,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,627,438.65/25,733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.74

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