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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.43, 35,601.12 and 16,841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.43, 35,601.12 and 16,841.27 is: 23,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.43 : 35,601.12 = 16,841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.43/35,601.12 = 16,841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.43x = 35,601.12 × 16,841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.43x = 599,567,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,567,962.97/25,792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.89

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