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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.52, 35,142.66 and 17,843.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.52, 35,142.66 and 17,843.23 is: 24,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.52 : 35,142.66 = 17,843.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.52/35,142.66 = 17,843.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.52x = 35,142.66 × 17,843.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.52x = 627,058,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,058,389.48/25,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.49

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