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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.76, 35,366.40 and 17,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.76, 35,366.40 and 17,683.92 is: 24,394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.76 : 35,366.40 = 17,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.76/35,366.40 = 17,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.76x = 35,366.40 × 17,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.76x = 625,416,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,416,588.29/25,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.35

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