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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.73, 35,803.67 and 17,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.73, 35,803.67 and 17,005.97 is: 23,452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.73 : 35,803.67 = 17,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.73/35,803.67 = 17,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.73x = 35,803.67 × 17,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.73x = 608,875,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,875,873.86/25,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.82

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