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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.49, 35,189.97 and 17,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.49, 35,189.97 and 17,539.89 is: 24,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.49 : 35,189.97 = 17,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.49/35,189.97 = 17,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.49x = 35,189.97 × 17,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.49x = 617,228,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,228,202.90/25,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.13

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