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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,589.51, 35,272.62 and 17,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,589.51, 35,272.62 and 17,074.79 is: 23,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,589.51 : 35,272.62 = 17,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,589.51/35,272.62 = 17,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,589.51x = 35,272.62 × 17,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,589.51x = 602,272,402.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,272,402.89/25,589.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.91

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