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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.64, 35,320.07 and 17,100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.64, 35,320.07 and 17,100.13 is: 23,607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.64 : 35,320.07 = 17,100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.64/35,320.07 = 17,100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.64x = 35,320.07 × 17,100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.64x = 603,977,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,977,743.06/25,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.97

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