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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,859.93, 35,701.59 and 17,374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,859.93, 35,701.59 and 17,374.37 is: 23,986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,859.93 : 35,701.59 = 17,374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,859.93/35,701.59 = 17,374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,859.93x = 35,701.59 × 17,374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,859.93x = 620,292,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,292,634.25/25,859.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.63

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