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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.21, 35,865.68 and 17,455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.21, 35,865.68 and 17,455.55 is: 24,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.21 : 35,865.68 = 17,455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.21/35,865.68 = 17,455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.21x = 35,865.68 × 17,455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.21x = 626,055,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,055,170.52/25,968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,108.52

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