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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.80, 35,569.80 and 16,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.80, 35,569.80 and 16,826.40 is: 23,201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.80 : 35,569.80 = 16,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.80/35,569.80 = 16,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.80x = 35,569.80 × 16,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.80x = 598,511,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,511,682.72/25,795.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.90

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