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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.88, 35,904.84 and 17,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.88, 35,904.84 and 17,598.80 is: 24,306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.88 : 35,904.84 = 17,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.88/35,904.84 = 17,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.88x = 35,904.84 × 17,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.88x = 631,882,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,882,098.19/25,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.07

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