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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.49, 35,606.76 and 16,845.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.49, 35,606.76 and 16,845.39 is: 23,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.49 : 35,606.76 = 16,845.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.49/35,606.76 = 16,845.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.49x = 35,606.76 × 16,845.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.49x = 599,809,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,809,758.84/25,796.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.60

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