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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.22, 35,601.66 and 16,862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.22, 35,601.66 and 16,862.86 is: 23,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.22 : 35,601.66 = 16,862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.22/35,601.66 = 16,862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.22x = 35,601.66 × 16,862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.22x = 600,345,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,345,808.35/25,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.22

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