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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.75, 35,063.97 and 17,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.75, 35,063.97 and 17,895 is: 24,680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.75 : 35,063.97 = 17,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.75/35,063.97 = 17,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.75x = 35,063.97 × 17,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.75x = 627,469,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,469,743.15/25,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.46

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