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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.57, 35,609.28 and 16,855.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.57, 35,609.28 and 16,855.03 is: 23,270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.57 : 35,609.28 = 16,855.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.57/35,609.28 = 16,855.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.57x = 35,609.28 × 16,855.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.57x = 600,195,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,195,482.68/25,792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.09

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