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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.33, 35,438.98 and 17,622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.33, 35,438.98 and 17,622.90 is: 24,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.33 : 35,438.98 = 17,622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.33/35,438.98 = 17,622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.33x = 35,438.98 × 17,622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.33x = 624,537,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,537,423.93/25,682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.79

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