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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.08, 35,438.63 and 17,622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.08, 35,438.63 and 17,622.65 is: 24,317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.08 : 35,438.63 = 17,622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.08/35,438.63 = 17,622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.08x = 35,438.63 × 17,622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.08x = 624,522,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,522,473.24/25,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.44

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