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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.22, 35,627.61 and 17,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.22, 35,627.61 and 17,437.06 is: 24,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.22 : 35,627.61 = 17,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.22/35,627.61 = 17,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.22x = 35,627.61 × 17,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.22x = 621,240,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,240,773.23/25,809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.50

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