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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.22, 35,693.83 and 17,401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.22, 35,693.83 and 17,401.79 is: 24,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.22 : 35,693.83 = 17,401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.22/35,693.83 = 17,401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.22x = 35,693.83 × 17,401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.22x = 621,136,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,136,644.94/25,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.64

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