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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.23, 25,549.89 and 7,035.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.23, 25,549.89 and 7,035.97 is: 10,555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.23 : 25,549.89 = 7,035.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.23/25,549.89 = 7,035.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.23x = 25,549.89 × 7,035.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.23x = 179,768,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,768,291.48/17,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.22

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