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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.03, 35,005.50 and 17,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.03, 35,005.50 and 17,174.97 is: 23,699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.03 : 35,005.50 = 17,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.03/35,005.50 = 17,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.03x = 35,005.50 × 17,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.03x = 601,218,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,218,412.34/25,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,699.85

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