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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.63, 35,775.98 and 17,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.63, 35,775.98 and 17,423.68 is: 24,052.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.63 : 35,775.98 = 17,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.63/35,775.98 = 17,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.63x = 35,775.98 × 17,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.63x = 623,349,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,349,227.21/25,916.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,052.09

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