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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.72, 35,822.88 and 17,572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.72, 35,822.88 and 17,572.08 is: 24,256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.72 : 35,822.88 = 17,572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.72/35,822.88 = 17,572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.72x = 35,822.88 × 17,572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.72x = 629,482,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,482,513.19/25,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.84

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