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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.93, 35,289.42 and 16,631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.93, 35,289.42 and 16,631.24 is: 22,943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.93 : 35,289.42 = 16,631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.93/35,289.42 = 16,631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.93x = 35,289.42 × 16,631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.93x = 586,906,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,906,813.48/25,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.14

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