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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.77, 35,608.49 and 16,865.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.77, 35,608.49 and 16,865.51 is: 23,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.77 : 35,608.49 = 16,865.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.77/35,608.49 = 16,865.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.77x = 35,608.49 × 16,865.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.77x = 600,555,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,555,081.81/25,812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.82

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