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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.99, 35,177.85 and 16,538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.99, 35,177.85 and 16,538.85 is: 22,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.99 : 35,177.85 = 16,538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.99/35,177.85 = 16,538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.99x = 35,177.85 × 16,538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.99x = 581,801,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,801,184.47/25,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.24

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