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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.64, 35,179.08 and 17,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.64, 35,179.08 and 17,544.80 is: 24,188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.64 : 35,179.08 = 17,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.64/35,179.08 = 17,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.64x = 35,179.08 × 17,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.64x = 617,209,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,209,922.78/25,516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.53

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