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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.54, 35,692.87 and 17,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.54, 35,692.87 and 17,255.96 is: 23,821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.54 : 35,692.87 = 17,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.54/35,692.87 = 17,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.54x = 35,692.87 × 17,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.54x = 615,914,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,914,709.19/25,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.38

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