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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.10, 35,305.24 and 17,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.10, 35,305.24 and 17,049.44 is: 23,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.10 : 35,305.24 = 17,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.10/35,305.24 = 17,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.10x = 35,305.24 × 17,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.10x = 601,934,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,934,571.07/25,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.93

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