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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.07, 35,685.29 and 17,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.07, 35,685.29 and 17,395.64 is: 24,015.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.07 : 35,685.29 = 17,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.07/35,685.29 = 17,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.07x = 35,685.29 × 17,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.07x = 620,768,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,768,458.14/25,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,015.12

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