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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.52, 35,472.60 and 17,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.52, 35,472.60 and 17,205.52 is: 23,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.52 : 35,472.60 = 17,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.52/35,472.60 = 17,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.52x = 35,472.60 × 17,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.52x = 610,324,528.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,324,528.75/25,692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,754.95

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