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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.60, 35,268.78 and 17,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.60, 35,268.78 and 17,055.16 is: 23,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.60 : 35,268.78 = 17,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.60/35,268.78 = 17,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.60x = 35,268.78 × 17,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.60x = 601,514,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,514,685.90/25,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.25

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