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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.73, 35,787.71 and 17,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.73, 35,787.71 and 17,306.93 is: 23,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.73 : 35,787.71 = 17,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.73/35,787.71 = 17,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.73x = 35,787.71 × 17,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.73x = 619,375,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,375,575.72/25,937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.33

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