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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.22, 35,617.95 and 17,430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.22, 35,617.95 and 17,430.06 is: 24,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.22 : 35,617.95 = 17,430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.22/35,617.95 = 17,430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.22x = 35,617.95 × 17,430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.22x = 620,823,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,823,005.58/25,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.84

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