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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.97, 35,300.24 and 17,193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.97, 35,300.24 and 17,193.33 is: 23,734.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.97 : 35,300.24 = 17,193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.97/35,300.24 = 17,193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.97x = 35,300.24 × 17,193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.97x = 606,928,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,928,653.91/25,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.14

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