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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.85, 35,231.90 and 16,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.85, 35,231.90 and 16,595.22 is: 22,888.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.85 : 35,231.90 = 16,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.85/35,231.90 = 16,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.85x = 35,231.90 × 16,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.85x = 584,681,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,681,048.54/25,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.41

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