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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.76, 35,713.44 and 17,936.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.76, 35,713.44 and 17,936.64 is: 24,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.76 : 35,713.44 = 17,936.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.76/35,713.44 = 17,936.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.76x = 35,713.44 × 17,936.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.76x = 640,579,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,579,116.44/25,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.57

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