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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422.47, 35,044.12 and 17,847.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,422.47, 35,044.12 and 17,847.55 is: 24,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,422.47 : 35,044.12 = 17,847.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,422.47/35,044.12 = 17,847.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,422.47x = 35,044.12 × 17,847.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,422.47x = 625,451,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,451,683.91/25,422.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.32

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