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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,403.58, 35,020.22 and 17,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,403.58, 35,020.22 and 17,826.44 is: 24,574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,403.58 : 35,020.22 = 17,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,403.58/35,020.22 = 17,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,403.58x = 35,020.22 × 17,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,403.58x = 624,285,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,285,586.38/25,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.71

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