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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.84, 35,799.27 and 17,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.84, 35,799.27 and 17,329.83 is: 23,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.84 : 35,799.27 = 17,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.84/35,799.27 = 17,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.84x = 35,799.27 × 17,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.84x = 620,395,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,395,263.22/25,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,899.20

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