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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.91, 35,255.96 and 17,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.91, 35,255.96 and 17,161.27 is: 23,689.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.91 : 35,255.96 = 17,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.91/35,255.96 = 17,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.91x = 35,255.96 × 17,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.91x = 605,036,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,036,939.08/25,539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,689.86

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