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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.27, 35,243.50 and 16,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.27, 35,243.50 and 16,603.68 is: 22,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.27 : 35,243.50 = 16,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.27/35,243.50 = 16,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.27x = 35,243.50 × 16,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.27x = 585,171,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,171,713.06/25,553.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,900.08

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