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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.56, 35,067.93 and 17,897.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.56, 35,067.93 and 17,897.88 is: 24,684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.56 : 35,067.93 = 17,897.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.56/35,067.93 = 17,897.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.56x = 35,067.93 × 17,897.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.56x = 627,641,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,641,602.99/25,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.49

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