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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.37, 35,317.82 and 16,658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.37, 35,317.82 and 16,658.46 is: 22,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.37 : 35,317.82 = 16,658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.37/35,317.82 = 16,658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.37x = 35,317.82 × 16,658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.37x = 588,340,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,340,533.40/25,593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.01

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