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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.79, 35,558.57 and 16,819.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.79, 35,558.57 and 16,819.07 is: 23,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.79 : 35,558.57 = 16,819.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.79/35,558.57 = 16,819.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.79x = 35,558.57 × 16,819.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.79x = 598,061,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,061,942.18/25,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.37

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