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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.54, 35,372.81 and 17,124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.54, 35,372.81 and 17,124.02 is: 23,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.54 : 35,372.81 = 17,124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.54/35,372.81 = 17,124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.54x = 35,372.81 × 17,124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.54x = 605,724,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,724,443.41/25,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,628.31

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