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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.20, 35,414.97 and 17,426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.20, 35,414.97 and 17,426.25 is: 26,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.20 : 35,414.97 = 17,426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.20/35,414.97 = 17,426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.20x = 35,414.97 × 17,426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.20x = 617,150,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,150,120.96/23,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.00

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