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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.36, 35,306.44 and 17,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.36, 35,306.44 and 17,546.72 is: 24,198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.36 : 35,306.44 = 17,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.36/35,306.44 = 17,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.36x = 35,306.44 × 17,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.36x = 619,512,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,512,216.88/25,601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,198.41

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