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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.08, 35,849.52 and 17,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.08, 35,849.52 and 17,026.56 is: 23,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.08 : 35,849.52 = 17,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.08/35,849.52 = 17,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.08x = 35,849.52 × 17,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.08x = 610,394,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,394,003.25/25,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.36

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