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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.08, 35,850.90 and 17,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.08, 35,850.90 and 17,027.56 is: 23,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.08 : 35,850.90 = 17,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.08/35,850.90 = 17,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.08x = 35,850.90 × 17,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.08x = 610,453,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,453,350.80/25,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.74

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