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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,821.84, 35,629.40 and 17,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,821.84, 35,629.40 and 17,336.28 is: 23,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,821.84 : 35,629.40 = 17,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,821.84/35,629.40 = 17,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,821.84x = 35,629.40 × 17,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,821.84x = 617,681,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,681,254.63/25,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.88

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