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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.28, 35,775.30 and 17,537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.28, 35,775.30 and 17,537.64 is: 24,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.28 : 35,775.30 = 17,537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.28/35,775.30 = 17,537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.28x = 35,775.30 × 17,537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.28x = 627,414,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,414,332.29/25,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.27

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