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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.65, 35,582.20 and 17,064.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.65, 35,582.20 and 17,064.21 is: 23,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.65 : 35,582.20 = 17,064.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.65/35,582.20 = 17,064.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.65x = 35,582.20 × 17,064.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.65x = 607,182,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,182,133.06/25,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.16

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