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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,831.36, 35,638.10 and 16,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,831.36, 35,638.10 and 16,884.03 is: 23,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,831.36 : 35,638.10 = 16,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,831.36/35,638.10 = 16,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,831.36x = 35,638.10 × 16,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,831.36x = 601,714,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,714,571.35/25,831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.96

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