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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.61, 35,639.83 and 16,885.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.61, 35,639.83 and 16,885.27 is: 23,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.61 : 35,639.83 = 16,885.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.61/35,639.83 = 16,885.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.61x = 35,639.83 × 16,885.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.61x = 601,788,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,788,067.88/25,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.67

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