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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,662.42, 35,426.97 and 17,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,662.42, 35,426.97 and 17,322.66 is: 23,913.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,662.42 : 35,426.97 = 17,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,662.42/35,426.97 = 17,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,662.42x = 35,426.97 × 17,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,662.42x = 613,689,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,689,356.14/25,662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.93

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