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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.90, 35,219.76 and 17,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.90, 35,219.76 and 17,029.35 is: 23,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.90 : 35,219.76 = 17,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.90/35,219.76 = 17,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.90x = 35,219.76 × 17,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.90x = 599,769,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,769,619.96/25,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.48

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