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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.50, 35,063.62 and 17,894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.50, 35,063.62 and 17,894.75 is: 24,680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.50 : 35,063.62 = 17,894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.50/35,063.62 = 17,894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.50x = 35,063.62 × 17,894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.50x = 627,454,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,454,714.00/25,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.11

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