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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.87, 35,483.69 and 23,117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.87, 35,483.69 and 23,117.66 is: 31,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.87 : 35,483.69 = 23,117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.87/35,483.69 = 23,117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.87x = 35,483.69 × 23,117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.87x = 820,299,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,299,880.97/25,774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,825.57

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