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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.20, 35,823.60 and 17,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.20, 35,823.60 and 17,011.76 is: 23,468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.20 : 35,823.60 = 17,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.20/35,823.60 = 17,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.20x = 35,823.60 × 17,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.20x = 609,422,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,422,306.42/25,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.03

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