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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.08, 35,582.42 and 16,841.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.08, 35,582.42 and 16,841.00 is: 23,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.08 : 35,582.42 = 16,841.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.08/35,582.42 = 16,841.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.08x = 35,582.42 × 16,841.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.08x = 599,243,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,243,273.10/25,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,218.32

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