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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.80, 35,537.70 and 17,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.80, 35,537.70 and 17,755.96 is: 24,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.80 : 35,537.70 = 17,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.80/35,537.70 = 17,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.80x = 35,537.70 × 17,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.80x = 631,005,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,005,979.69/25,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.23

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