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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,817.54, 35,628.39 and 16,859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,817.54, 35,628.39 and 16,859.75 is: 23,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,817.54 : 35,628.39 = 16,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,817.54/35,628.39 = 16,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,817.54x = 35,628.39 × 16,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,817.54x = 600,685,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,685,570.16/25,817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.57

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