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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.43, 35,617.68 and 16,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.43, 35,617.68 and 16,853.33 is: 23,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.43 : 35,617.68 = 16,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.43/35,617.68 = 16,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.43x = 35,617.68 × 16,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.43x = 600,276,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,276,514.87/25,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.54

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