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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.07, 35,683.91 and 17,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.07, 35,683.91 and 17,394.64 is: 24,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.07 : 35,683.91 = 17,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.07/35,683.91 = 17,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.07x = 35,683.91 × 17,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.07x = 620,708,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,708,768.24/25,848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.74

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