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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.56, 35,675.88 and 17,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.56, 35,675.88 and 17,474.48 is: 24,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.56 : 35,675.88 = 17,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.56/35,675.88 = 17,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.56x = 35,675.88 × 17,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.56x = 623,417,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,417,451.54/25,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.70

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