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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,745.65, 35,630.87 and 17,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,745.65, 35,630.87 and 17,225.64 is: 25,847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,745.65 : 35,630.87 = 17,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,745.65/35,630.87 = 17,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,745.65x = 35,630.87 × 17,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,745.65x = 613,764,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,764,453.38/23,745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,847.45

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