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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.43, 35,617.67 and 16,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.43, 35,617.67 and 16,853.32 is: 23,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.43 : 35,617.67 = 16,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.43/35,617.67 = 16,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.43x = 35,617.67 × 16,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.43x = 600,275,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,275,990.16/25,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.52

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