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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608, 35,348.76 and 17,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608, 35,348.76 and 17,229.36 is: 23,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608 : 35,348.76 = 17,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608/35,348.76 = 17,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608x = 35,348.76 × 17,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608x = 609,036,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,036,511.59/25,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.06

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