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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.41, 35,006.03 and 17,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.41, 35,006.03 and 17,175.35 is: 23,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.41 : 35,006.03 = 17,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.41/35,006.03 = 17,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.41x = 35,006.03 × 17,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.41x = 601,240,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,240,556.45/25,368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.37

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