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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.72, 35,818.74 and 17,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.72, 35,818.74 and 17,569.08 is: 24,252.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.72 : 35,818.74 = 17,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.72/35,818.74 = 17,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.72x = 35,818.74 × 17,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.72x = 629,302,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,302,308.56/25,947.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.70

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