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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.30, 35,603.71 and 16,843.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.30, 35,603.71 and 16,843.15 is: 23,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.30 : 35,603.71 = 16,843.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.30/35,603.71 = 16,843.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.30x = 35,603.71 × 16,843.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.30x = 599,678,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,678,628.09/25,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.49

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