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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.88, 35,902.08 and 17,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.88, 35,902.08 and 17,596.80 is: 24,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.88 : 35,902.08 = 17,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.88/35,902.08 = 17,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.88x = 35,902.08 × 17,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.88x = 631,761,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,761,721.34/25,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.31

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