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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.61, 35,227.31 and 16,915.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.61, 35,227.31 and 16,915.41 is: 23,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.61 : 35,227.31 = 16,915.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.61/35,227.31 = 16,915.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.61x = 35,227.31 × 16,915.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.61x = 595,884,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,884,307.27/25,544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.20

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