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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923.96, 35,783.82 and 17,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923.96, 35,783.82 and 17,976.72 is: 24,813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923.96 : 35,783.82 = 17,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923.96/35,783.82 = 17,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923.96x = 35,783.82 × 17,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923.96x = 643,275,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,275,712.67/25,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.94

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