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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.65, 35,374.56 and 17,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.65, 35,374.56 and 17,708.42 is: 24,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.65 : 35,374.56 = 17,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.65/35,374.56 = 17,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.65x = 35,374.56 × 17,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.65x = 626,427,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,427,565.80/25,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.24

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