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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.84, 35,709.12 and 16,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.84, 35,709.12 and 16,807.60 is: 23,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.84 : 35,709.12 = 16,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.84/35,709.12 = 16,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.84x = 35,709.12 × 16,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.84x = 600,184,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,184,605.31/25,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.17

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