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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.54, 35,517.51 and 17,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.54, 35,517.51 and 17,367.42 is: 23,952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.54 : 35,517.51 = 17,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.54/35,517.51 = 17,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.54x = 35,517.51 × 17,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.54x = 616,847,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,847,513.52/25,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.88

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