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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.22, 35,290.89 and 17,186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.22, 35,290.89 and 17,186.58 is: 23,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.22 : 35,290.89 = 17,186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.22/35,290.89 = 17,186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.22x = 35,290.89 × 17,186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.22x = 606,529,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,529,704.26/25,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.80

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