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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,589.66, 35,297.57 and 17,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,589.66, 35,297.57 and 17,618.04 is: 24,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,589.66 : 35,297.57 = 17,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,589.66/35,297.57 = 17,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,589.66x = 35,297.57 × 17,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,589.66x = 621,874,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,874,044.21/25,589.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.78

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