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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.54, 35,691.48 and 17,400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.54, 35,691.48 and 17,400.11 is: 24,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.54 : 35,691.48 = 17,400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.54/35,691.48 = 17,400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.54x = 35,691.48 × 17,400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.54x = 621,035,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,035,499.61/25,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.30

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