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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,740.19, 35,514.43 and 17,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,740.19, 35,514.43 and 17,676.27 is: 24,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,740.19 : 35,514.43 = 17,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,740.19/35,514.43 = 17,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,740.19x = 35,514.43 × 17,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,740.19x = 627,762,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,762,653.58/25,740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.42

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