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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.24, 35,297.10 and 17,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.24, 35,297.10 and 17,092.52 is: 23,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.24 : 35,297.10 = 17,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.24/35,297.10 = 17,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.24x = 35,297.10 × 17,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.24x = 603,316,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,316,387.69/25,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.38

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