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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.92, 35,298.78 and 17,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.92, 35,298.78 and 17,192.28 is: 23,732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.92 : 35,298.78 = 17,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.92/35,298.78 = 17,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.92x = 35,298.78 × 17,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.92x = 606,866,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,866,509.42/25,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.68

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