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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,830.48, 35,636.90 and 16,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,830.48, 35,636.90 and 16,883.15 is: 23,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,830.48 : 35,636.90 = 16,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,830.48/35,636.90 = 16,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,830.48x = 35,636.90 × 16,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,830.48x = 601,662,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,662,999.27/25,830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,292.75

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