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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.60, 35,261.88 and 17,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.60, 35,261.88 and 17,050.16 is: 23,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.60 : 35,261.88 = 17,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.60/35,261.88 = 17,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.60x = 35,261.88 × 17,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.60x = 601,220,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,220,695.90/25,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.35

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