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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.56, 35,410.08 and 17,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.56, 35,410.08 and 17,712.40 is: 24,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.56 : 35,410.08 = 17,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.56/35,410.08 = 17,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.56x = 35,410.08 × 17,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.56x = 627,197,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,197,500.99/25,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.56

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