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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.70, 35,844.25 and 17,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.70, 35,844.25 and 17,026.74 is: 23,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.70 : 35,844.25 = 17,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.70/35,844.25 = 17,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.70x = 35,844.25 × 17,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.70x = 610,310,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,310,725.25/25,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.07

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