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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.72, 35,029.95 and 17,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.72, 35,029.95 and 17,202.20 is: 23,745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.72 : 35,029.95 = 17,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.72/35,029.95 = 17,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.72x = 35,029.95 × 17,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.72x = 602,592,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,592,205.89/25,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.87

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