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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.22, 35,619.33 and 17,431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.22, 35,619.33 and 17,431.06 is: 24,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.22 : 35,619.33 = 17,431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.22/35,619.33 = 17,431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.22x = 35,619.33 × 17,431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.22x = 620,882,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,882,678.39/25,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,062.22

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