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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.32, 35,610.52 and 17,434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.32, 35,610.52 and 17,434.16 is: 24,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.32 : 35,610.52 = 17,434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.32/35,610.52 = 17,434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.32x = 35,610.52 × 17,434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.32x = 620,839,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,839,503.36/25,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,057.65

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