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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.39, 35,672.58 and 17,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.39, 35,672.58 and 17,364.68 is: 23,964.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.39 : 35,672.58 = 17,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.39/35,672.58 = 17,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.39x = 35,672.58 × 17,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.39x = 619,442,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,442,936.47/25,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.47

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