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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,461.04, 35,117.40 and 17,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,461.04, 35,117.40 and 17,062.96 is: 23,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,461.04 : 35,117.40 = 17,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,461.04/35,117.40 = 17,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,461.04x = 35,117.40 × 17,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,461.04x = 599,206,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,206,791.50/25,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,534.26

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