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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.58, 35,698.41 and 17,895.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.58, 35,698.41 and 17,895.90 is: 24,707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.58 : 35,698.41 = 17,895.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.58/35,698.41 = 17,895.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.58x = 35,698.41 × 17,895.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.58x = 638,855,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,855,175.52/25,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.64

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