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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.77, 35,242.81 and 16,603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.77, 35,242.81 and 16,603.18 is: 22,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.77 : 35,242.81 = 16,603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.77/35,242.81 = 16,603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.77x = 35,242.81 × 16,603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.77x = 585,142,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,142,588.52/25,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.38

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