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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.92, 35,586.63 and 16,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.92, 35,586.63 and 16,849.66 is: 23,243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.92 : 35,586.63 = 16,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.92/35,586.63 = 16,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.92x = 35,586.63 × 16,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.92x = 599,622,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,622,527.08/25,796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.96

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