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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614, 35,376.48 and 17,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614, 35,376.48 and 17,215.92 is: 23,777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614 : 35,376.48 = 17,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614/35,376.48 = 17,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614x = 35,376.48 × 17,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614x = 609,038,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,038,649.56/25,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,777.57

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