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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.94, 35,597.10 and 16,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.94, 35,597.10 and 16,859.60 is: 23,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.94 : 35,597.10 = 16,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.94/35,597.10 = 16,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.94x = 35,597.10 × 16,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.94x = 600,152,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,152,867.16/25,798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.69

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