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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,576.20, 35,311.38 and 17,523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,576.20, 35,311.38 and 17,523.48 is: 24,193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,576.20 : 35,311.38 = 17,523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,576.20/35,311.38 = 17,523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,576.20x = 35,311.38 × 17,523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,576.20x = 618,778,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,778,261.20/25,576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.52

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