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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.01, 35,280.77 and 18,856.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.01, 35,280.77 and 18,856.17 is: 26,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.01 : 35,280.77 = 18,856.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.01/35,280.77 = 18,856.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.01x = 35,280.77 × 18,856.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.01x = 665,260,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,260,102.57/25,573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.15

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