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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.42, 35,428.35 and 17,323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.42, 35,428.35 and 17,323.66 is: 23,915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.42 : 35,428.35 = 17,323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.42/35,428.35 = 17,323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.42x = 35,428.35 × 17,323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.42x = 613,748,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,748,689.76/25,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.31

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