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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,603.47, 35,309.37 and 17,548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,603.47, 35,309.37 and 17,548.83 is: 24,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,603.47 : 35,309.37 = 17,548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,603.47/35,309.37 = 17,548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,603.47x = 35,309.37 × 17,548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,603.47x = 619,638,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,638,131.54/25,603.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201.33

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