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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.20, 35,842.86 and 17,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.20, 35,842.86 and 17,354.28 is: 23,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.20 : 35,842.86 = 17,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.20/35,842.86 = 17,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.20x = 35,842.86 × 17,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.20x = 622,027,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,027,028.44/25,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.26

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