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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,917.74, 35,777.52 and 17,424.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,917.74, 35,777.52 and 17,424.79 is: 24,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,917.74 : 35,777.52 = 17,424.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,917.74/35,777.52 = 17,424.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,917.74x = 35,777.52 × 17,424.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,917.74x = 623,415,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,415,772.72/25,917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,053.63

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