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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,600.36, 35,305.06 and 17,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,600.36, 35,305.06 and 17,545.72 is: 24,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,600.36 : 35,305.06 = 17,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,600.36/35,305.06 = 17,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,600.36x = 35,305.06 × 17,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,600.36x = 619,452,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,452,697.34/25,600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.03

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