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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,871.22, 35,716.86 and 16,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,871.22, 35,716.86 and 16,927.92 is: 23,370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,871.22 : 35,716.86 = 16,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,871.22/35,716.86 = 16,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,871.22x = 35,716.86 × 16,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,871.22x = 604,612,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,612,148.73/25,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,370.07

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