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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.88, 35,255.10 and 17,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.88, 35,255.10 and 17,056.32 is: 23,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.88 : 35,255.10 = 17,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.88/35,255.10 = 17,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.88x = 35,255.10 × 17,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.88x = 601,322,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,322,267.23/25,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.60

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