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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,760.07, 35,553.19 and 17,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,760.07, 35,553.19 and 17,687.12 is: 24,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,760.07 : 35,553.19 = 17,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,760.07/35,553.19 = 17,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,760.07x = 35,553.19 × 17,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,760.07x = 628,833,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,833,538.36/25,760.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.17

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