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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.99, 35,661.36 and 16,774.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.99, 35,661.36 and 16,774.69 is: 23,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.99 : 35,661.36 = 16,774.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.99/35,661.36 = 16,774.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.99x = 35,661.36 × 16,774.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.99x = 598,208,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,208,258.98/25,837.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.28

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