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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.37, 35,607.61 and 16,853.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.37, 35,607.61 and 16,853.83 is: 23,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.37 : 35,607.61 = 16,853.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.37/35,607.61 = 16,853.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.37x = 35,607.61 × 16,853.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.37x = 600,124,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,124,605.65/25,791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.43

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