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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.70, 35,286.65 and 17,081.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.70, 35,286.65 and 17,081.74 is: 23,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.70 : 35,286.65 = 17,081.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.70/35,286.65 = 17,081.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.70x = 35,286.65 × 17,081.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.70x = 602,757,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,757,207.15/25,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.20

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