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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.73, 35,825.73 and 17,021.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.73, 35,825.73 and 17,021.98 is: 23,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.73 : 35,825.73 = 17,021.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.73/35,825.73 = 17,021.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.73x = 35,825.73 × 17,021.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.73x = 609,824,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,824,859.55/25,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.91

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