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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,602.79, 35,324.49 and 16,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,602.79, 35,324.49 and 16,663.42 is: 22,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,602.79 : 35,324.49 = 16,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,602.79/35,324.49 = 16,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,602.79x = 35,324.49 × 16,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,602.79x = 588,626,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,626,813.16/25,602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.73

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