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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.73, 35,820.23 and 17,017.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.73, 35,820.23 and 17,017.97 is: 23,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.73 : 35,820.23 = 17,017.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.73/35,820.23 = 17,017.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.73x = 35,820.23 × 17,017.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.73x = 609,587,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,587,335.34/25,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.38

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