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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.07, 35,607.20 and 16,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.07, 35,607.20 and 16,853.53 is: 23,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.07 : 35,607.20 = 16,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.07/35,607.20 = 16,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.07x = 35,607.20 × 16,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.07x = 600,106,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,106,966.53/25,791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.02

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