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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.95, 35,207.97 and 17,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.95, 35,207.97 and 17,033.42 is: 23,489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.95 : 35,207.97 = 17,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.95/35,207.97 = 17,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.95x = 35,207.97 × 17,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.95x = 599,712,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,712,062.27/25,530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.61

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