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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.64, 35,683.28 and 17,394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.64, 35,683.28 and 17,394.21 is: 24,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.64 : 35,683.28 = 17,394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.64/35,683.28 = 17,394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.64x = 35,683.28 × 17,394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.64x = 620,682,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,682,378.84/25,847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.12

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