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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.72, 35,355.36 and 17,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.72, 35,355.36 and 17,694.56 is: 24,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.72 : 35,355.36 = 17,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.72/35,355.36 = 17,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.72x = 35,355.36 × 17,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.72x = 625,597,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,597,538.84/25,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.13

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