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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.92, 35,297.40 and 17,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.92, 35,297.40 and 17,191.28 is: 23,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.92 : 35,297.40 = 17,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.92/35,297.40 = 17,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.92x = 35,297.40 × 17,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.92x = 606,807,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,807,310.19/25,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.30

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