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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.66, 35,298.43 and 17,192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.66, 35,298.43 and 17,192.02 is: 23,732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.66 : 35,298.43 = 17,192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.66/35,298.43 = 17,192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.66x = 35,298.43 × 17,192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.66x = 606,851,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,851,314.53/25,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.33

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