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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.28, 35,662.02 and 17,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.28, 35,662.02 and 17,462.12 is: 24,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.28 : 35,662.02 = 17,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.28/35,662.02 = 17,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.28x = 35,662.02 × 17,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.28x = 622,734,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,734,472.68/25,834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.97

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