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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.58, 35,563.71 and 17,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.58, 35,563.71 and 17,713.32 is: 24,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.58 : 35,563.71 = 17,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.58/35,563.71 = 17,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.58x = 35,563.71 × 17,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.58x = 629,951,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,951,375.62/25,772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.70

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