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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.80, 35,713.92 and 17,416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.80, 35,713.92 and 17,416.38 is: 24,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.80 : 35,713.92 = 17,416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.80/35,713.92 = 17,416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.80x = 35,713.92 × 17,416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.80x = 622,007,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,007,202.01/25,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.76

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