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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.32, 35,765.88 and 16,969.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.32, 35,765.88 and 16,969.88 is: 23,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.32 : 35,765.88 = 16,969.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.32/35,765.88 = 16,969.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.32x = 35,765.88 × 16,969.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.32x = 606,942,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,942,691.69/25,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.29

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