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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.79, 35,327.25 and 16,665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.79, 35,327.25 and 16,665.45 is: 22,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.79 : 35,327.25 = 16,665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.79/35,327.25 = 16,665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.79x = 35,327.25 × 16,665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.79x = 588,744,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,744,518.51/25,604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,993.53

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