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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,520.67, 35,192.88 and 17,022.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,520.67, 35,192.88 and 17,022.96 is: 23,474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,520.67 : 35,192.88 = 17,022.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,520.67/35,192.88 = 17,022.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,520.67x = 35,192.88 × 17,022.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,520.67x = 599,086,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,086,988.52/25,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.58

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