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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.80, 35,794.94 and 17,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.80, 35,794.94 and 17,010.72 is: 23,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.80 : 35,794.94 = 17,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.80/35,794.94 = 17,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.80x = 35,794.94 × 17,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.80x = 608,897,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,897,701.76/25,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.35

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