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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.79, 35,318.97 and 16,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.79, 35,318.97 and 16,659.45 is: 22,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.79 : 35,318.97 = 16,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.79/35,318.97 = 16,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.79x = 35,318.97 × 16,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.79x = 588,394,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,394,614.77/25,598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.25

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