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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.26, 35,326.84 and 17,112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.26, 35,326.84 and 17,112.47 is: 23,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.26 : 35,326.84 = 17,112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.26/35,326.84 = 17,112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.26x = 35,326.84 × 17,112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.26x = 604,529,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,529,599.40/25,608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.82

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