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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.65, 35,580.82 and 17,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.65, 35,580.82 and 17,063.21 is: 23,536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.65 : 35,580.82 = 17,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.65/35,580.82 = 17,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.65x = 35,580.82 × 17,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.65x = 607,122,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,122,881.78/25,794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,536.77

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