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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.29, 35,253.83 and 17,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.29, 35,253.83 and 17,999.42 is: 24,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.29 : 35,253.83 = 17,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.29/35,253.83 = 17,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.29x = 35,253.83 × 17,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.29x = 634,548,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,548,361.51/25,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.39

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