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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.86, 35,707.08 and 17,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.86, 35,707.08 and 17,411.46 is: 24,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.86 : 35,707.08 = 17,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.86/35,707.08 = 17,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.86x = 35,707.08 × 17,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.86x = 621,712,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,712,395.14/25,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.95

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