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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,810.22, 35,628.99 and 17,438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,810.22, 35,628.99 and 17,438.06 is: 24,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,810.22 : 35,628.99 = 17,438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,810.22/35,628.99 = 17,438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,810.22x = 35,628.99 × 17,438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,810.22x = 621,300,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,300,465.36/25,810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,071.88

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