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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.15, 35,366.97 and 17,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.15, 35,366.97 and 17,702.92 is: 24,439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.15 : 35,366.97 = 17,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.15/35,366.97 = 17,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.15x = 35,366.97 × 17,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.15x = 626,098,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,098,640.55/25,618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,439.65

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