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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.88, 35,481.68 and 17,652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.88, 35,481.68 and 17,652.85 is: 24,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.88 : 35,481.68 = 17,652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.88/35,481.68 = 17,652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.88x = 35,481.68 × 17,652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.88x = 626,352,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,352,664.02/25,722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.02

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