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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.72, 35,599.68 and 17,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.72, 35,599.68 and 17,428.32 is: 24,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.72 : 35,599.68 = 17,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.72/35,599.68 = 17,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.72x = 35,599.68 × 17,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.72x = 620,442,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,442,614.94/25,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,053.09

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