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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.51, 35,604.02 and 16,843.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.51, 35,604.02 and 16,843.39 is: 23,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.51 : 35,604.02 = 16,843.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.51/35,604.02 = 16,843.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.51x = 35,604.02 × 16,843.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.51x = 599,692,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,692,394.43/25,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.84

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