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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.52, 35,694.22 and 17,402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.52, 35,694.22 and 17,402.09 is: 24,024.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.52 : 35,694.22 = 17,402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.52/35,694.22 = 17,402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.52x = 35,694.22 × 17,402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.52x = 621,154,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,154,040.35/25,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.04

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