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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.77, 35,125.11 and 17,895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.77, 35,125.11 and 17,895.87 is: 24,701.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.77 : 35,125.11 = 17,895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.77/35,125.11 = 17,895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.77x = 35,125.11 × 17,895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.77x = 628,594,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,594,402.30/25,447.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.36

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