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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.14, 35,031.83 and 17,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.14, 35,031.83 and 17,828.24 is: 24,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.14 : 35,031.83 = 17,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.14/35,031.83 = 17,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.14x = 35,031.83 × 17,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.14x = 624,555,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,555,608.58/25,380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.05

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