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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.56, 35,396.10 and 17,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.56, 35,396.10 and 17,719.08 is: 24,438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.56 : 35,396.10 = 17,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.56/35,396.10 = 17,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.56x = 35,396.10 × 17,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.56x = 627,186,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,186,327.59/25,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.79

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