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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.44, 35,215.36 and 17,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.44, 35,215.36 and 17,983.36 is: 24,796.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.44 : 35,215.36 = 17,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.44/35,215.36 = 17,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.44x = 35,215.36 × 17,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.44x = 633,290,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,290,496.41/25,539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.57

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