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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.09, 35,561.93 and 16,813.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.09, 35,561.93 and 16,813.50 is: 23,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.09 : 35,561.93 = 16,813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.09/35,561.93 = 16,813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.09x = 35,561.93 × 16,813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.09x = 597,920,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,920,425.99/25,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.72

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