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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.28, 35,318.70 and 17,555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.28, 35,318.70 and 17,555.64 is: 24,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.28 : 35,318.70 = 17,555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.28/35,318.70 = 17,555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.28x = 35,318.70 × 17,555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.28x = 620,042,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,042,382.47/25,610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.68

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