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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.32, 35,706.39 and 17,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.32, 35,706.39 and 17,410.89 is: 24,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.32 : 35,706.39 = 17,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.32/35,706.39 = 17,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.32x = 35,706.39 × 17,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.32x = 621,680,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,680,028.59/25,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.20

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