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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.99, 35,606.07 and 16,844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.99, 35,606.07 and 16,844.89 is: 23,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.99 : 35,606.07 = 16,844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.99/35,606.07 = 16,844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.99x = 35,606.07 × 16,844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.99x = 599,780,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,780,332.48/25,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.91

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