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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.51, 35,308.31 and 17,623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.51, 35,308.31 and 17,623.89 is: 24,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.51 : 35,308.31 = 17,623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.51/35,308.31 = 17,623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.51x = 35,308.31 × 17,623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.51x = 622,269,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,269,683.41/25,595.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.68

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