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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.22, 35,102.14 and 17,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.22, 35,102.14 and 17,371.98 is: 23,982.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.22 : 35,102.14 = 17,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.22/35,102.14 = 17,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.22x = 35,102.14 × 17,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.22x = 609,793,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,793,674.04/25,426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.87

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