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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.63, 35,231.61 and 16,595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.63, 35,231.61 and 16,595.03 is: 22,888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.63 : 35,231.61 = 16,595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.63/35,231.61 = 16,595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.63x = 35,231.61 × 16,595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.63x = 584,669,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,669,448.74/25,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.16

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