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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.44, 35,671.57 and 17,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.44, 35,671.57 and 17,471.36 is: 24,091.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.44 : 35,671.57 = 17,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.44/35,671.57 = 17,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.44x = 35,671.57 × 17,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.44x = 623,230,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,230,619.20/25,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.39

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