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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.12, 35,607.27 and 16,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.12, 35,607.27 and 16,853.58 is: 23,268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.12 : 35,607.27 = 16,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.12/35,607.27 = 16,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.12x = 35,607.27 × 16,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.12x = 600,109,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,109,973.53/25,791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.09

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