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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.98, 35,588.25 and 16,840.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.98, 35,588.25 and 16,840.62 is: 23,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.98 : 35,588.25 = 16,840.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.98/35,588.25 = 16,840.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.98x = 35,588.25 × 16,840.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.98x = 599,328,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,328,194.72/25,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,233.40

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