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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.93, 35,828.78 and 18,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.93, 35,828.78 and 18,014.25 is: 24,848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.93 : 35,828.78 = 18,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.93/35,828.78 = 18,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.93x = 35,828.78 × 18,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.93x = 645,428,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,428,600.12/25,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.14

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