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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.16, 35,297.74 and 17,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.16, 35,297.74 and 17,191.52 is: 23,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.16 : 35,297.74 = 17,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.16/35,297.74 = 17,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.16x = 35,297.74 × 17,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.16x = 606,821,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,821,803.16/25,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.64

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