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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.17, 35,276.83 and 21,287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.17, 35,276.83 and 21,287.86 is: 29,365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.17 : 35,276.83 = 21,287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.17/35,276.83 = 21,287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.17x = 35,276.83 × 21,287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.17x = 750,968,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,968,395.05/25,573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,365.48

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