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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,406.83, 35,038.56 and 16,444.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,406.83, 35,038.56 and 16,444.99 is: 22,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,406.83 : 35,038.56 = 16,444.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,406.83/35,038.56 = 16,444.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,406.83x = 35,038.56 × 16,444.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,406.83x = 576,208,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,208,768.81/25,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.29

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