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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.96, 35,233.47 and 16,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.96, 35,233.47 and 16,596.36 is: 22,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.96 : 35,233.47 = 16,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.96/35,233.47 = 16,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.96x = 35,233.47 × 16,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.96x = 584,747,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,747,352.17/25,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.01

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