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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.24, 35,615.46 and 16,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.24, 35,615.46 and 16,872.84 is: 23,280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.24 : 35,615.46 = 16,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.24/35,615.46 = 16,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.24x = 35,615.46 × 16,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.24x = 600,933,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,933,958.11/25,812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,280.97

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