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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761.07, 35,554.57 and 17,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761.07, 35,554.57 and 17,688.12 is: 24,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761.07 : 35,554.57 = 17,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761.07/35,554.57 = 17,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761.07x = 35,554.57 × 17,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761.07x = 628,893,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,893,500.71/25,761.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.55

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