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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.40, 35,016.52 and 17,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.40, 35,016.52 and 17,816.56 is: 24,592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.40 : 35,016.52 = 17,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.40/35,016.52 = 17,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.40x = 35,016.52 × 17,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.40x = 623,873,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,873,929.57/25,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.56

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