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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691.59, 35,460.39 and 16,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691.59, 35,460.39 and 16,723.54 is: 23,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691.59 : 35,460.39 = 16,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691.59/35,460.39 = 16,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691.59x = 35,460.39 × 16,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691.59x = 593,023,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,023,250.58/25,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,082.39

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