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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,863.88, 35,705.70 and 17,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,863.88, 35,705.70 and 17,410.44 is: 24,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,863.88 : 35,705.70 = 17,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,863.88/35,705.70 = 17,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,863.88x = 35,705.70 × 17,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,863.88x = 621,651,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,651,947.51/25,863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.53

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