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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.22, 35,302.58 and 17,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.22, 35,302.58 and 17,621.60 is: 24,306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.22 : 35,302.58 = 17,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.22/35,302.58 = 17,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.22x = 35,302.58 × 17,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.22x = 622,087,943.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,087,943.73/25,593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.75

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