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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.79, 35,299.98 and 17,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.79, 35,299.98 and 17,193.15 is: 23,733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.79 : 35,299.98 = 17,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.79/35,299.98 = 17,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.79x = 35,299.98 × 17,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.79x = 606,917,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,917,851.14/25,571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,733.88

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