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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.60, 35,792.28 and 16,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.60, 35,792.28 and 16,869.28 is: 23,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.60 : 35,792.28 = 16,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.60/35,792.28 = 16,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.60x = 35,792.28 × 16,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.60x = 603,789,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,789,993.16/25,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,283.05

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