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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,838.19, 35,651.34 and 16,898.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,838.19, 35,651.34 and 16,898.83 is: 23,316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,838.19 : 35,651.34 = 16,898.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,838.19/35,651.34 = 16,898.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,838.19x = 35,651.34 × 16,898.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,838.19x = 602,465,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,465,844.80/25,838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.87

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