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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,823.22, 35,646.96 and 17,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,823.22, 35,646.96 and 17,451.06 is: 24,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,823.22 : 35,646.96 = 17,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,823.22/35,646.96 = 17,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,823.22x = 35,646.96 × 17,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,823.22x = 622,077,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,077,237.78/25,823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.84

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