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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.97, 35,633.37 and 16,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.97, 35,633.37 and 16,878.27 is: 23,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.97 : 35,633.37 = 16,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.97/35,633.37 = 16,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.97x = 35,633.37 × 16,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.97x = 601,429,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,429,741.85/25,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.67

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