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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.56, 35,604.90 and 16,831.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.56, 35,604.90 and 16,831.62 is: 23,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.56 : 35,604.90 = 16,831.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.56/35,604.90 = 16,831.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.56x = 35,604.90 × 16,831.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.56x = 599,288,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,288,146.94/25,801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.82

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