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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.66, 35,588.98 and 16,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.66, 35,588.98 and 16,851.40 is: 23,246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.66 : 35,588.98 = 16,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.66/35,588.98 = 16,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.66x = 35,588.98 × 16,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.66x = 599,724,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,724,137.57/25,798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.33

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