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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.24, 35,295.72 and 17,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.24, 35,295.72 and 17,091.52 is: 23,559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.24 : 35,295.72 = 17,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.24/35,295.72 = 17,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.24x = 35,295.72 × 17,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.24x = 603,257,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,257,504.29/25,606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,559.00

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