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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.07, 35,273.68 and 17,516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.07, 35,273.68 and 17,516.07 is: 24,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.07 : 35,273.68 = 17,516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.07/35,273.68 = 17,516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.07x = 35,273.68 × 17,516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.07x = 617,856,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,856,204.25/25,581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.87

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