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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.89, 35,690.52 and 17,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.89, 35,690.52 and 17,399.46 is: 24,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.89 : 35,690.52 = 17,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.89/35,690.52 = 17,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.89x = 35,690.52 × 17,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.89x = 620,995,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,995,775.12/25,852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.36

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