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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.88, 35,907.60 and 17,600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.88, 35,907.60 and 17,600.80 is: 24,308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.88 : 35,907.60 = 17,600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.88/35,907.60 = 17,600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.88x = 35,907.60 × 17,600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.88x = 632,002,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,002,486.08/25,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.84

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