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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.32, 35,610.60 and 16,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.32, 35,610.60 and 16,848.19 is: 23,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.32 : 35,610.60 = 16,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.32/35,610.60 = 16,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.32x = 35,610.60 × 16,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.32x = 599,974,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,974,154.81/25,799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.43

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