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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.98, 35,369.27 and 17,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.98, 35,369.27 and 17,121.45 is: 23,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.98 : 35,369.27 = 17,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.98/35,369.27 = 17,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.98x = 35,369.27 × 17,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.98x = 605,573,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,573,187.84/25,632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.77

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