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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.16, 35,829.72 and 17,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.16, 35,829.72 and 17,016.24 is: 23,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.16 : 35,829.72 = 17,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.16/35,829.72 = 17,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.16x = 35,829.72 × 17,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.16x = 609,687,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,687,114.65/25,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.59

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