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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.26, 35,310.60 and 17,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.26, 35,310.60 and 17,643.60 is: 24,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.26 : 35,310.60 = 17,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.26/35,310.60 = 17,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.26x = 35,310.60 × 17,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.26x = 623,006,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,006,102.16/25,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,338.78

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