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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.28, 35,755.98 and 17,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.28, 35,755.98 and 17,523.64 is: 24,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.28 : 35,755.98 = 17,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.28/35,755.98 = 17,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.28x = 35,755.98 × 17,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.28x = 626,574,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,574,921.37/25,902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.95

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