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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,790.69, 35,606.69 and 16,853.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,790.69, 35,606.69 and 16,853.15 is: 23,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,790.69 : 35,606.69 = 16,853.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,790.69/35,606.69 = 16,853.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,790.69x = 35,606.69 × 16,853.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,790.69x = 600,084,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,084,892.32/25,790.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.50

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