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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.41, 35,636.39 and 17,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.41, 35,636.39 and 17,313.42 is: 23,900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.41 : 35,636.39 = 17,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.41/35,636.39 = 17,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.41x = 35,636.39 × 17,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.41x = 616,987,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,987,787.35/25,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.91

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