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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.37, 35,605.21 and 16,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.37, 35,605.21 and 16,844.27 is: 23,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.37 : 35,605.21 = 16,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.37/35,605.21 = 16,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.37x = 35,605.21 × 16,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.37x = 599,743,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,743,550.51/25,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.05

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