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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.13, 35,315.20 and 17,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.13, 35,315.20 and 17,524.54 is: 24,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.13 : 35,315.20 = 17,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.13/35,315.20 = 17,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.13x = 35,315.20 × 17,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.13x = 618,882,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,882,635.01/25,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.48

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