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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.83, 35,878.28 and 17,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.83, 35,878.28 and 17,069.22 is: 23,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.83 : 35,878.28 = 17,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.83/35,878.28 = 17,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.83x = 35,878.28 × 17,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.83x = 612,414,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,414,169.20/25,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,558.17

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