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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.84, 35,637.06 and 17,313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.84, 35,637.06 and 17,313.86 is: 23,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.84 : 35,637.06 = 17,313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.84/35,637.06 = 17,313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.84x = 35,637.06 × 17,313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.84x = 617,015,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,015,067.65/25,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.56

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