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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,508.50, 35,185.84 and 17,536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,508.50, 35,185.84 and 17,536.88 is: 24,189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,508.50 : 35,185.84 = 17,536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,508.50/35,185.84 = 17,536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,508.50x = 35,185.84 × 17,536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,508.50x = 617,049,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,049,897.90/25,508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.97

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