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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.88, 35,196.80 and 16,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.88, 35,196.80 and 16,546.88 is: 22,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.88 : 35,196.80 = 16,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.88/35,196.80 = 16,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.88x = 35,196.80 × 16,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.88x = 582,397,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,397,231.24/25,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.21

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