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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.16, 35,301.88 and 17,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.16, 35,301.88 and 17,194.52 is: 23,735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.16 : 35,301.88 = 17,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.16/35,301.88 = 17,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.16x = 35,301.88 × 17,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.16x = 606,998,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,998,881.70/25,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.78

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