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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.25, 35,063.28 and 17,894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.25, 35,063.28 and 17,894.50 is: 24,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.25 : 35,063.28 = 17,894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.25/35,063.28 = 17,894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.25x = 35,063.28 × 17,894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.25x = 627,439,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,439,863.96/25,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.77

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