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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.17, 35,601.05 and 16,870.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.17, 35,601.05 and 16,870.19 is: 23,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.17 : 35,601.05 = 16,870.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.17/35,601.05 = 16,870.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.17x = 35,601.05 × 16,870.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.17x = 600,596,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,596,341.87/25,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.44

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