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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.72, 35,617.26 and 17,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.72, 35,617.26 and 17,429.56 is: 24,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.72 : 35,617.26 = 17,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.72/35,617.26 = 17,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.72x = 35,617.26 × 17,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.72x = 620,793,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,793,170.21/25,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.15

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