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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.32, 35,812.80 and 17,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.32, 35,812.80 and 17,003.88 is: 23,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.32 : 35,812.80 = 17,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.32/35,812.80 = 17,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.32x = 35,812.80 × 17,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.32x = 608,956,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,956,553.66/25,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.21

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