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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,765.92, 35,534.16 and 17,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,765.92, 35,534.16 and 17,393.76 is: 23,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,765.92 : 35,534.16 = 17,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,765.92/35,534.16 = 17,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,765.92x = 35,534.16 × 17,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,765.92x = 618,072,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,072,650.84/25,765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.99

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