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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.54, 35,325.32 and 17,127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.54, 35,325.32 and 17,127.05 is: 23,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.54 : 35,325.32 = 17,127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.54/35,325.32 = 17,127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.54x = 35,325.32 × 17,127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.54x = 605,018,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,018,259.64/25,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.81

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