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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.56, 35,664.84 and 17,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.56, 35,664.84 and 17,466.48 is: 24,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.56 : 35,664.84 = 17,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.56/35,664.84 = 17,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.56x = 35,664.84 × 17,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.56x = 622,939,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,939,214.56/25,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.66

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