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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.08, 35,791.62 and 16,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.08, 35,791.62 and 16,868.76 is: 23,282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.08 : 35,791.62 = 16,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.08/35,791.62 = 16,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.08x = 35,791.62 × 16,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.08x = 603,760,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,760,247.79/25,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,282.37

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