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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.50, 35,125.45 and 17,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.50, 35,125.45 and 17,064 is: 23,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.50 : 35,125.45 = 17,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.50/35,125.45 = 17,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.50x = 35,125.45 × 17,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.50x = 599,380,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,380,636.14/25,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.62

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