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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.36, 35,639.48 and 16,885.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.36, 35,639.48 and 16,885.02 is: 23,295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.36 : 35,639.48 = 16,885.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.36/35,639.48 = 16,885.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.36x = 35,639.48 × 16,885.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.36x = 601,773,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,773,332.59/25,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.33

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