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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.89, 35,207.33 and 17,020.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.89, 35,207.33 and 17,020.35 is: 23,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.89 : 35,207.33 = 17,020.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.89/35,207.33 = 17,020.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.89x = 35,207.33 × 17,020.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.89x = 599,240,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,240,994.06/25,503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.07

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