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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.81, 35,611.29 and 16,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.81, 35,611.29 and 16,848.70 is: 23,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.81 : 35,611.29 = 16,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.81/35,611.29 = 16,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.81x = 35,611.29 × 16,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.81x = 600,003,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,003,852.79/25,799.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.14

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