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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.72, 35,452.12 and 17,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.72, 35,452.12 and 17,299.64 is: 23,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.72 : 35,452.12 = 17,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.72/35,452.12 = 17,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.72x = 35,452.12 × 17,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.72x = 613,308,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,308,913.24/25,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.28

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