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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.18, 35,607.98 and 16,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.18, 35,607.98 and 16,735.77 is: 23,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.18 : 35,607.98 = 16,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.18/35,607.98 = 16,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.18x = 35,607.98 × 16,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.18x = 595,926,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,926,879.77/25,799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,098.68

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