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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.56, 35,687.62 and 17,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.56, 35,687.62 and 17,362.96 is: 23,959.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.56 : 35,687.62 = 17,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.56/35,687.62 = 17,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.56x = 35,687.62 × 17,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.56x = 619,642,718.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,642,718.56/25,862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,959.06

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