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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.48, 35,020.66 and 17,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.48, 35,020.66 and 17,276.12 is: 23,860.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.48 : 35,020.66 = 17,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.48/35,020.66 = 17,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.48x = 35,020.66 × 17,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.48x = 605,021,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,021,070.07/25,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.61

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