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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.13, 35,866.47 and 17,031.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.13, 35,866.47 and 17,031.21 is: 23,509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.13 : 35,866.47 = 17,031.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.13/35,866.47 = 17,031.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.13x = 35,866.47 × 17,031.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.13x = 610,849,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,849,118.04/25,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.46

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