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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.28, 35,701.56 and 16,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.28, 35,701.56 and 16,794.24 is: 23,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.28 : 35,701.56 = 16,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.28/35,701.56 = 16,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.28x = 35,701.56 × 16,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.28x = 599,580,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,580,567.01/25,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.66

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