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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.91, 35,194.34 and 16,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.91, 35,194.34 and 16,901.64 is: 23,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.91 : 35,194.34 = 16,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.91/35,194.34 = 16,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.91x = 35,194.34 × 16,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.91x = 594,841,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,841,980.21/25,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,299.81

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