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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.06, 35,332.08 and 17,116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.06, 35,332.08 and 17,116.27 is: 23,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.06 : 35,332.08 = 17,116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.06/35,332.08 = 17,116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.06x = 35,332.08 × 17,116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.06x = 604,753,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,753,420.94/25,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,612.06

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