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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.91, 35,293.25 and 17,188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.91, 35,293.25 and 17,188.27 is: 23,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.91 : 35,293.25 = 17,188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.91/35,293.25 = 17,188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.91x = 35,293.25 × 17,188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.91x = 606,629,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,629,864.92/25,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.15

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