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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.66, 35,311.53 and 17,054.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.66, 35,311.53 and 17,054.01 is: 23,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.66 : 35,311.53 = 17,054.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.66/35,311.53 = 17,054.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.66x = 35,311.53 × 17,054.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.66x = 602,203,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,203,185.74/25,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.24

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