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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.86, 35,072.88 and 17,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.86, 35,072.88 and 17,865.12 is: 24,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.86 : 35,072.88 = 17,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.86/35,072.88 = 17,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.86x = 35,072.88 × 17,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.86x = 626,581,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,581,209.95/25,441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.96

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