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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.08, 34,569.86 and 17,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.08, 34,569.86 and 17,058.47 is: 23,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.08 : 34,569.86 = 17,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.08/34,569.86 = 17,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.08x = 34,569.86 × 17,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.08x = 589,708,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,708,661.57/25,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.00

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