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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.72, 35,783.52 and 17,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.72, 35,783.52 and 17,552.64 is: 24,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.72 : 35,783.52 = 17,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.72/35,783.52 = 17,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.72x = 35,783.52 × 17,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.72x = 628,095,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,095,244.49/25,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,203.38

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