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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.71, 35,269.02 and 17,512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.71, 35,269.02 and 17,512.67 is: 24,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.71 : 35,269.02 = 17,512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.71/35,269.02 = 17,512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.71x = 35,269.02 × 17,512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.71x = 617,654,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,654,796.66/25,577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,148.17

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