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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.30, 35,704.98 and 17,409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.30, 35,704.98 and 17,409.87 is: 24,034.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.30 : 35,704.98 = 17,409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.30/35,704.98 = 17,409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.30x = 35,704.98 × 17,409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.30x = 621,619,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,619,060.15/25,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.79

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