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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.13, 35,891.46 and 17,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.13, 35,891.46 and 17,060.27 is: 23,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.13 : 35,891.46 = 17,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.13/35,891.46 = 17,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.13x = 35,891.46 × 17,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.13x = 612,317,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,317,818.84/25,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.29

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