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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.58, 35,439.32 and 17,623.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.58, 35,439.32 and 17,623.15 is: 24,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.58 : 35,439.32 = 17,623.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.58/35,439.32 = 17,623.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.58x = 35,439.32 × 17,623.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.58x = 624,552,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,552,275.06/25,682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,318.13

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