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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.65, 35,373.18 and 17,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.65, 35,373.18 and 17,707.42 is: 24,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.65 : 35,373.18 = 17,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.65/35,373.18 = 17,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.65x = 35,373.18 × 17,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.65x = 626,367,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,367,755.00/25,622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.86

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