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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.43, 35,619.05 and 16,854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.43, 35,619.05 and 16,854.32 is: 23,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.43 : 35,619.05 = 16,854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.43/35,619.05 = 16,854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.43x = 35,619.05 × 16,854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.43x = 600,334,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,334,866.80/25,805.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,263.90

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