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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.13, 35,307.78 and 17,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.13, 35,307.78 and 17,623.52 is: 24,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.13 : 35,307.78 = 17,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.13/35,307.78 = 17,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.13x = 35,307.78 × 17,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.13x = 622,247,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,247,190.45/25,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.16

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