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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.64, 35,176.32 and 17,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.64, 35,176.32 and 17,542.80 is: 24,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.64 : 35,176.32 = 17,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.64/35,176.32 = 17,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.64x = 35,176.32 × 17,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.64x = 617,091,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,091,146.50/25,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.77

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