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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,854.39, 35,692.59 and 17,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,854.39, 35,692.59 and 17,400.96 is: 24,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,854.39 : 35,692.59 = 17,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,854.39/35,692.59 = 17,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,854.39x = 35,692.59 × 17,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,854.39x = 621,085,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,085,330.89/25,854.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.43

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