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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,584.18, 35,284.58 and 16,624.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,584.18, 35,284.58 and 16,624.78 is: 22,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,584.18 : 35,284.58 = 16,624.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,584.18/35,284.58 = 16,624.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,584.18x = 35,284.58 × 16,624.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,584.18x = 586,598,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,598,379.89/25,584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,928.17

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