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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.97, 35,230.70 and 16,594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.97, 35,230.70 and 16,594.35 is: 22,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.97 : 35,230.70 = 16,594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.97/35,230.70 = 16,594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.97x = 35,230.70 × 16,594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.97x = 584,630,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,630,566.55/25,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,887.22

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