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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,790.94, 35,586.07 and 16,851.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,790.94, 35,586.07 and 16,851.58 is: 23,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,790.94 : 35,586.07 = 16,851.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,790.94/35,586.07 = 16,851.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,790.94x = 35,586.07 × 16,851.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,790.94x = 599,681,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,681,374.40/25,790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.63

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