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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.68, 35,605.91 and 16,734.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.68, 35,605.91 and 16,734.27 is: 23,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.68 : 35,605.91 = 16,734.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.68/35,605.91 = 16,734.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.68x = 35,605.91 × 16,734.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.68x = 595,838,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,838,827.86/25,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.61

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