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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.84, 35,630.78 and 17,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.84, 35,630.78 and 17,337.28 is: 23,922.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.84 : 35,630.78 = 17,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.84/35,630.78 = 17,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.84x = 35,630.78 × 17,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.84x = 617,740,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,740,809.48/25,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.26

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