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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.36, 35,472.60 and 17,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.36, 35,472.60 and 17,766.72 is: 24,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.36 : 35,472.60 = 17,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.36/35,472.60 = 17,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.36x = 35,472.60 × 17,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.36x = 630,231,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,231,751.87/25,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,509.89

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