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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,860.56, 35,684.86 and 17,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,860.56, 35,684.86 and 17,360.96 is: 23,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,860.56 : 35,684.86 = 17,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,860.56/35,684.86 = 17,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,860.56x = 35,684.86 × 17,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,860.56x = 619,523,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,523,427.07/25,860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.30

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