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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.44, 35,222.54 and 17,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.44, 35,222.54 and 17,015.49 is: 23,487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.44 : 35,222.54 = 17,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.44/35,222.54 = 17,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.44x = 35,222.54 × 17,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.44x = 599,328,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,328,692.07/25,516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,487.94

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