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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.12, 35,578.44 and 17,855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.12, 35,578.44 and 17,855.64 is: 24,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.12 : 35,578.44 = 17,855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.12/35,578.44 = 17,855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.12x = 35,578.44 × 17,855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.12x = 635,275,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,275,816.40/25,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.24

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