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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.49, 35,611.93 and 16,856.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.49, 35,611.93 and 16,856.95 is: 23,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.49 : 35,611.93 = 16,856.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.49/35,611.93 = 16,856.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.49x = 35,611.93 × 16,856.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.49x = 600,308,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,308,523.41/25,794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.74

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