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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.72, 35,789.04 and 17,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.72, 35,789.04 and 17,556.64 is: 24,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.72 : 35,789.04 = 17,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.72/35,789.04 = 17,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.72x = 35,789.04 × 17,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.72x = 628,335,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,335,291.23/25,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.90

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