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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.59, 35,311.98 and 16,632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.59, 35,311.98 and 16,632.46 is: 22,940.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.59 : 35,311.98 = 16,632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.59/35,311.98 = 16,632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.59x = 35,311.98 × 16,632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.59x = 587,325,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,325,094.87/25,601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.96

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