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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878.51, 35,723.43 and 17,823.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878.51, 35,723.43 and 17,823.47 is: 24,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878.51 : 35,723.43 = 17,823.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878.51/35,723.43 = 17,823.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878.51x = 35,723.43 × 17,823.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878.51x = 636,715,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,715,304.28/25,878.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.02

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