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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.96, 35,189.04 and 17,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.96, 35,189.04 and 17,007.82 is: 23,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.96 : 35,189.04 = 17,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.96/35,189.04 = 17,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.96x = 35,189.04 × 17,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.96x = 598,488,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,488,858.29/25,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.83

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