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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.98, 35,233.48 and 16,596.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.98, 35,233.48 and 16,596.37 is: 22,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.98 : 35,233.48 = 16,596.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.98/35,233.48 = 16,596.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.98x = 35,233.48 × 16,596.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.98x = 584,747,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,747,611.32/25,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.01

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