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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.30, 35,706.99 and 17,378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.30, 35,706.99 and 17,378.74 is: 23,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.30 : 35,706.99 = 17,378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.30/35,706.99 = 17,378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.30x = 35,706.99 × 17,378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.30x = 620,542,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,542,495.39/25,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.24

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