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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.23, 35,338.12 and 17,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.23, 35,338.12 and 17,682.05 is: 24,410.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.23 : 35,338.12 = 17,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.23/35,338.12 = 17,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.23x = 35,338.12 × 17,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.23x = 624,850,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,850,404.75/25,597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.86

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