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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.87, 35,608.31 and 16,854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.87, 35,608.31 and 16,854.33 is: 23,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.87 : 35,608.31 = 16,854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.87/35,608.31 = 16,854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.87x = 35,608.31 × 16,854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.87x = 600,154,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,154,123.21/25,791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.12

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