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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.70, 35,864.44 and 17,048.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.70, 35,864.44 and 17,048.17 is: 23,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.70 : 35,864.44 = 17,048.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.70/35,864.44 = 17,048.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.70x = 35,864.44 × 17,048.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.70x = 611,423,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,423,070.07/25,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,520.16

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