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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.24, 35,618.40 and 16,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.24, 35,618.40 and 16,837.92 is: 23,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.24 : 35,618.40 = 16,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.24/35,618.40 = 16,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.24x = 35,618.40 × 16,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.24x = 599,739,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,739,769.73/25,806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.11

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