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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.49, 35,207.28 and 16,554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.49, 35,207.28 and 16,554.47 is: 22,849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.49 : 35,207.28 = 16,554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.49/35,207.28 = 16,554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.49x = 35,207.28 × 16,554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.49x = 582,837,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,837,684.51/25,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.67

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