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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,578.33, 35,303.54 and 17,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,578.33, 35,303.54 and 17,189.97 is: 23,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,578.33 : 35,303.54 = 17,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,578.33/35,303.54 = 17,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,578.33x = 35,303.54 × 17,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,578.33x = 606,866,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,866,750.52/25,578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.82

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