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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.52, 35,475.36 and 17,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.52, 35,475.36 and 17,207.52 is: 23,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.52 : 35,475.36 = 17,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.52/35,475.36 = 17,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.52x = 35,475.36 × 17,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.52x = 610,442,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,442,966.71/25,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,757.71

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