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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.86, 35,701.56 and 17,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.86, 35,701.56 and 17,407.46 is: 24,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.86 : 35,701.56 = 17,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.86/35,701.56 = 17,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.86x = 35,701.56 × 17,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.86x = 621,473,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,473,477.64/25,860.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.43

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