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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.64, 35,016.26 and 17,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.64, 35,016.26 and 17,426.03 is: 24,025.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.64 : 35,016.26 = 17,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.64/35,016.26 = 17,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.64x = 35,016.26 × 17,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.64x = 610,194,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,194,135.04/25,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.62

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