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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,762.07, 35,555.95 and 17,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,762.07, 35,555.95 and 17,689.12 is: 24,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,762.07 : 35,555.95 = 17,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,762.07/35,555.95 = 17,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,762.07x = 35,555.95 × 17,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,762.07x = 628,953,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,953,466.26/25,762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.93

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