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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.01, 35,270.55 and 17,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.01, 35,270.55 and 17,073.29 is: 23,533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.01 : 35,270.55 = 17,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.01/35,270.55 = 17,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.01x = 35,270.55 × 17,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.01x = 602,184,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,184,152.26/25,588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.85

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