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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,641.54, 35,374.67 and 17,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,641.54, 35,374.67 and 17,031.75 is: 23,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,641.54 : 35,374.67 = 17,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,641.54/35,374.67 = 17,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,641.54x = 35,374.67 × 17,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,641.54x = 602,492,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,492,450.61/25,641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.73

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