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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.27, 35,856.96 and 17,043.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.27, 35,856.96 and 17,043.35 is: 23,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.27 : 35,856.96 = 17,043.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.27/35,856.96 = 17,043.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.27x = 35,856.96 × 17,043.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.27x = 611,122,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,122,808.86/25,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.00

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