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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.81, 35,204.58 and 17,012.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.81, 35,204.58 and 17,012.67 is: 23,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.81 : 35,204.58 = 17,012.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.81/35,204.58 = 17,012.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.81x = 35,204.58 × 17,012.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.81x = 598,923,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,923,902.03/25,518.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.90

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