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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.69, 35,239.44 and 17,495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.69, 35,239.44 and 17,495.22 is: 24,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.69 : 35,239.44 = 17,495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.69/35,239.44 = 17,495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.69x = 35,239.44 × 17,495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.69x = 616,521,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,521,755.48/25,557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,122.75

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