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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.09, 35,701.93 and 17,385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.09, 35,701.93 and 17,385.64 is: 23,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.09 : 35,701.93 = 17,385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.09/35,701.93 = 17,385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.09x = 35,701.93 × 17,385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.09x = 620,700,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,700,902.29/25,886.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,978.16

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