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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.28, 35,671.84 and 17,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.28, 35,671.84 and 17,469.12 is: 24,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.28 : 35,671.84 = 17,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.28/35,671.84 = 17,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.28x = 35,671.84 × 17,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.28x = 623,155,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,155,653.58/25,841.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.74

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