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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,836.99, 35,659.98 and 16,773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,836.99, 35,659.98 and 16,773.69 is: 23,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,836.99 : 35,659.98 = 16,773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,836.99/35,659.98 = 16,773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,836.99x = 35,659.98 × 16,773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,836.99x = 598,149,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,149,583.65/25,836.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,150.90

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