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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.68, 35,774.37 and 17,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.68, 35,774.37 and 17,427.12 is: 24,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.68 : 35,774.37 = 17,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.68/35,774.37 = 17,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.68x = 35,774.37 × 17,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.68x = 623,444,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,444,238.91/25,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,059.43

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