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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.79, 35,704.29 and 17,409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.79, 35,704.29 and 17,409.36 is: 24,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.79 : 35,704.29 = 17,409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.79/35,704.29 = 17,409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.79x = 35,704.29 × 17,409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.79x = 621,588,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,588,838.15/25,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.10

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