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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.56, 35,608.19 and 16,846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.56, 35,608.19 and 16,846.45 is: 23,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.56 : 35,608.19 = 16,846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.56/35,608.19 = 16,846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.56x = 35,608.19 × 16,846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.56x = 599,871,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,871,419.17/25,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,253.03

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