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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.89, 35,694.66 and 17,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.89, 35,694.66 and 17,402.46 is: 24,024.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.89 : 35,694.66 = 17,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.89/35,694.66 = 17,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.89x = 35,694.66 × 17,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.89x = 621,174,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,174,892.86/25,855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.50

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