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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.16, 35,713.17 and 17,841.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.16, 35,713.17 and 17,841.66 is: 24,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.16 : 35,713.17 = 17,841.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.16/35,713.17 = 17,841.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.16x = 35,713.17 × 17,841.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.16x = 637,182,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,182,236.66/25,895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.23

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