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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.72, 35,245.14 and 16,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.72, 35,245.14 and 16,598.60 is: 22,899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.72 : 35,245.14 = 16,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.72/35,245.14 = 16,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.72x = 35,245.14 × 16,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.72x = 585,019,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,019,980.80/25,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.11

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