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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.98, 35,805.39 and 17,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.98, 35,805.39 and 17,007.22 is: 23,454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.98 : 35,805.39 = 17,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.98/35,805.39 = 17,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.98x = 35,805.39 × 17,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.98x = 608,949,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,949,965.89/25,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.55

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