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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.51, 35,271.24 and 17,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.51, 35,271.24 and 17,073.79 is: 23,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.51 : 35,271.24 = 17,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.51/35,271.24 = 17,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.51x = 35,271.24 × 17,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.51x = 602,213,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,213,744.80/25,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,534.54

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