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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.34, 35,253.79 and 18,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.34, 35,253.79 and 18,854.93 is: 26,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.34 : 35,253.79 = 18,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.34/35,253.79 = 18,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.34x = 35,253.79 × 18,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.34x = 664,707,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,707,783.68/25,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.56

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