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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.21, 35,864.30 and 17,454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.21, 35,864.30 and 17,454.55 is: 24,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.21 : 35,864.30 = 17,454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.21/35,864.30 = 17,454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.21x = 35,864.30 × 17,454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.21x = 625,995,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,995,217.57/25,967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.15

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