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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.39, 35,671.20 and 17,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.39, 35,671.20 and 17,363.68 is: 23,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.39 : 35,671.20 = 17,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.39/35,671.20 = 17,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.39x = 35,671.20 × 17,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.39x = 619,383,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,383,302.02/25,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,963.09

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