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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.39, 35,684.33 and 17,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.39, 35,684.33 and 17,394.96 is: 24,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.39 : 35,684.33 = 17,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.39/35,684.33 = 17,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.39x = 35,684.33 × 17,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.39x = 620,727,406.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,727,406.00/25,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.16

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