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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,596.23, 35,336.74 and 17,681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,596.23, 35,336.74 and 17,681.05 is: 24,409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,596.23 : 35,336.74 = 17,681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,596.23/35,336.74 = 17,681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,596.23x = 35,336.74 × 17,681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,596.23x = 624,790,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,790,490.09/25,596.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.47

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