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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.49, 35,605.38 and 16,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.49, 35,605.38 and 16,844.39 is: 23,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.49 : 35,605.38 = 16,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.49/35,605.38 = 16,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.49x = 35,605.38 × 16,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.49x = 599,750,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,750,906.82/25,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.22

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