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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,918.28, 35,778.06 and 17,539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,918.28, 35,778.06 and 17,539.64 is: 24,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,918.28 : 35,778.06 = 17,539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,918.28/35,778.06 = 17,539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,918.28x = 35,778.06 × 17,539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,918.28x = 627,534,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,534,292.30/25,918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,212.03

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