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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.49, 35,602.62 and 16,842.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.49, 35,602.62 and 16,842.39 is: 23,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.49 : 35,602.62 = 16,842.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.49/35,602.62 = 16,842.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.49x = 35,602.62 × 16,842.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.49x = 599,633,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,633,211.06/25,793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,247.46

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