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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.15, 35,365.59 and 17,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.15, 35,365.59 and 17,701.92 is: 24,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.15 : 35,365.59 = 17,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.15/35,365.59 = 17,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.15x = 35,365.59 × 17,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.15x = 626,038,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,038,844.93/25,617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.27

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