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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.46, 35,447.76 and 17,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.46, 35,447.76 and 17,187.52 is: 23,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.46 : 35,447.76 = 17,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.46/35,447.76 = 17,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.46x = 35,447.76 × 17,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.46x = 609,259,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,259,083.96/25,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,730.16

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