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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.12, 35,306.61 and 17,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.12, 35,306.61 and 17,050.44 is: 23,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.12 : 35,306.61 = 17,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.12/35,306.61 = 17,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.12x = 35,306.61 × 17,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.12x = 601,993,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,993,235.41/25,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.29

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