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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.72, 35,284.87 and 17,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.72, 35,284.87 and 17,925.44 is: 24,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.72 : 35,284.87 = 17,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.72/35,284.87 = 17,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.72x = 35,284.87 × 17,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.72x = 632,496,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,496,716.49/25,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.80

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