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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,953.72, 35,827.02 and 17,575.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,953.72, 35,827.02 and 17,575.08 is: 24,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,953.72 : 35,827.02 = 17,575.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,953.72/35,827.02 = 17,575.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,953.72x = 35,827.02 × 17,575.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,953.72x = 629,662,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,662,742.66/25,953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.98

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