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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.31, 35,206.65 and 17,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.31, 35,206.65 and 17,014.17 is: 23,471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.31 : 35,206.65 = 17,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.31/35,206.65 = 17,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.31x = 35,206.65 × 17,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.31x = 599,011,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,011,928.23/25,520.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.97

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