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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.24, 35,819.54 and 17,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.24, 35,819.54 and 17,017.48 is: 23,468.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.24 : 35,819.54 = 17,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.24/35,819.54 = 17,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.24x = 35,819.54 × 17,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.24x = 609,558,305.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,558,305.56/25,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.70

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