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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,816.22, 35,637.28 and 17,444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,816.22, 35,637.28 and 17,444.06 is: 24,080.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,816.22 : 35,637.28 = 17,444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,816.22/35,637.28 = 17,444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,816.22x = 35,637.28 × 17,444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,816.22x = 621,658,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,658,850.56/25,816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,080.17

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