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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.96, 35,187.66 and 17,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.96, 35,187.66 and 17,006.82 is: 23,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.96 : 35,187.66 = 17,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.96/35,187.66 = 17,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.96x = 35,187.66 × 17,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.96x = 598,430,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,430,199.84/25,506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.45

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