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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.43, 35,288.73 and 16,630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.43, 35,288.73 and 16,630.74 is: 22,942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.43 : 35,288.73 = 16,630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.43/35,288.73 = 16,630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.43x = 35,288.73 × 16,630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.43x = 586,877,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,877,693.56/25,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,942.45

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