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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.84, 35,263.98 and 18,501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.84, 35,263.98 and 18,501.96 is: 25,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.84 : 35,263.98 = 18,501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.84/35,263.98 = 18,501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.84x = 35,263.98 × 18,501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.84x = 652,452,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,452,747.40/25,587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.55

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