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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,859.09, 35,676.67 and 16,795.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,859.09, 35,676.67 and 16,795.79 is: 23,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,859.09 : 35,676.67 = 16,795.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,859.09/35,676.67 = 16,795.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,859.09x = 35,676.67 × 16,795.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,859.09x = 599,217,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,217,763.81/25,859.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.42

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