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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.33, 35,790.28 and 17,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.33, 35,790.28 and 17,330.20 is: 23,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.33 : 35,790.28 = 17,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.33/35,790.28 = 17,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.33x = 35,790.28 × 17,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.33x = 620,252,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,252,577.65/25,948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.37

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