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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.72, 35,102.84 and 17,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.72, 35,102.84 and 17,372.48 is: 23,983.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.72 : 35,102.84 = 17,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.72/35,102.84 = 17,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.72x = 35,102.84 × 17,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.72x = 609,823,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,823,386.74/25,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.57

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