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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.04, 35,630.46 and 16,861.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.04, 35,630.46 and 16,861.25 is: 23,268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.04 : 35,630.46 = 16,861.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.04/35,630.46 = 16,861.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.04x = 35,630.46 × 16,861.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.04x = 600,773,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,773,915.52/25,819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.64

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