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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.46, 35,682.75 and 17,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.46, 35,682.75 and 17,359.17 is: 23,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.46 : 35,682.75 = 17,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.46/35,682.75 = 17,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.46x = 35,682.75 × 17,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.46x = 619,422,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,422,923.32/25,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.34

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