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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.15, 35,509.52 and 17,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.15, 35,509.52 and 17,785.67 is: 24,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.15 : 35,509.52 = 17,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.15/35,509.52 = 17,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.15x = 35,509.52 × 17,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.15x = 631,560,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,560,471.49/25,757.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.82

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