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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,979.24, 35,827.44 and 17,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,979.24, 35,827.44 and 17,023.48 is: 23,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,979.24 : 35,827.44 = 17,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,979.24/35,827.44 = 17,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,979.24x = 35,827.44 × 17,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,979.24x = 609,907,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,907,708.29/25,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.73

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