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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.65, 35,204.83 and 16,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.65, 35,204.83 and 16,569.96 is: 22,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.65 : 35,204.83 = 16,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.65/35,204.83 = 16,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.65x = 35,204.83 × 16,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.65x = 583,342,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,342,624.91/25,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.57

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