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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.02, 35,847.52 and 17,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.02, 35,847.52 and 17,026.66 is: 23,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.02 : 35,847.52 = 17,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.02/35,847.52 = 17,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.02x = 35,847.52 × 17,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.02x = 610,363,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,363,402.70/25,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.24

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