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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.76, 35,618.14 and 16,853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.76, 35,618.14 and 16,853.62 is: 23,262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.76 : 35,618.14 = 16,853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.76/35,618.14 = 16,853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.76x = 35,618.14 × 16,853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.76x = 600,294,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,294,596.67/25,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.94

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