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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.32, 35,693.89 and 17,401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.32, 35,693.89 and 17,401.89 is: 24,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.32 : 35,693.89 = 17,401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.32/35,693.89 = 17,401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.32x = 35,693.89 × 17,401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.32x = 621,141,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,141,147.45/25,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.73

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