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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.76, 35,194.36 and 17,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.76, 35,194.36 and 17,012.24 is: 23,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.76 : 35,194.36 = 17,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.76/35,194.36 = 17,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.76x = 35,194.36 × 17,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.76x = 598,734,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,734,898.97/25,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.86

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