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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.66, 35,610.92 and 17,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.66, 35,610.92 and 17,854.04 is: 24,618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.66 : 35,610.92 = 17,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.66/35,610.92 = 17,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.66x = 35,610.92 × 17,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.66x = 635,798,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,798,790.12/25,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.88

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