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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.20, 35,865.14 and 17,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.20, 35,865.14 and 17,048.67 is: 23,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.20 : 35,865.14 = 17,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.20/35,865.14 = 17,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.20x = 35,865.14 × 17,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.20x = 611,452,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,452,851.12/25,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,520.86

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