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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,874.09, 35,685.36 and 17,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,874.09, 35,685.36 and 17,373.65 is: 23,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,874.09 : 35,685.36 = 17,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,874.09/35,685.36 = 17,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,874.09x = 35,685.36 × 17,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,874.09x = 619,984,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,984,954.76/25,874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,961.61

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