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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.22, 35,626.23 and 17,436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.22, 35,626.23 and 17,436.06 is: 24,069.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.22 : 35,626.23 = 17,436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.22/35,626.23 = 17,436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.22x = 35,626.23 × 17,436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.22x = 621,181,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,181,083.85/25,808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.12

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