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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.16, 35,365.60 and 17,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.16, 35,365.60 and 17,701.92 is: 24,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.16 : 35,365.60 = 17,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.16/35,365.60 = 17,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.16x = 35,365.60 × 17,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.16x = 626,039,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,039,021.95/25,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.27

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