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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.99, 35,604.69 and 16,843.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.99, 35,604.69 and 16,843.89 is: 23,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.99 : 35,604.69 = 16,843.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.99/35,604.69 = 16,843.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.99x = 35,604.69 × 16,843.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.99x = 599,721,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,721,481.84/25,794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.53

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