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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.83, 35,865.86 and 17,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.83, 35,865.86 and 17,060.22 is: 23,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.83 : 35,865.86 = 17,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.83/35,865.86 = 17,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.83x = 35,865.86 × 17,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.83x = 611,879,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,879,376.79/25,986.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.75

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