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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,800.04, 35,562.66 and 17,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,800.04, 35,562.66 and 17,401.96 is: 23,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,800.04 : 35,562.66 = 17,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,800.04/35,562.66 = 17,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,800.04x = 35,562.66 × 17,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,800.04x = 618,859,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,859,986.81/25,800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.78

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