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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.63, 35,684.66 and 17,395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.63, 35,684.66 and 17,395.20 is: 24,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.63 : 35,684.66 = 17,395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.63/35,684.66 = 17,395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.63x = 35,684.66 × 17,395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.63x = 620,741,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,741,797.63/25,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.50

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