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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,830.62, 35,647.84 and 17,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,830.62, 35,647.84 and 17,202 is: 23,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,830.62 : 35,647.84 = 17,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,830.62/35,647.84 = 17,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,830.62x = 35,647.84 × 17,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,830.62x = 613,214,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,214,100.68/25,830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,739.82

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