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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.48, 35,236.54 and 17,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.48, 35,236.54 and 17,537.88 is: 24,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.48 : 35,236.54 = 17,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.48/35,236.54 = 17,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.48x = 35,236.54 × 17,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.48x = 617,974,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,974,210.14/25,509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.28

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