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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.22, 35,029.26 and 17,201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.22, 35,029.26 and 17,201.70 is: 23,745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.22 : 35,029.26 = 17,201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.22/35,029.26 = 17,201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.22x = 35,029.26 × 17,201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.22x = 602,562,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,562,821.74/25,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.18

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