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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,790.54, 35,591.06 and 16,832.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,790.54, 35,591.06 and 16,832.75 is: 23,229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,790.54 : 35,591.06 = 16,832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,790.54/35,591.06 = 16,832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,790.54x = 35,591.06 × 16,832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,790.54x = 599,095,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,095,279.34/25,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.27

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