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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.12, 35,601.18 and 17,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.12, 35,601.18 and 17,867.64 is: 24,643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.12 : 35,601.18 = 17,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.12/35,601.18 = 17,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.12x = 35,601.18 × 17,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.12x = 636,109,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,109,067.82/25,812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.81

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