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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.87, 35,312.63 and 16,649.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.87, 35,312.63 and 16,649.10 is: 22,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.87 : 35,312.63 = 16,649.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.87/35,312.63 = 16,649.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.87x = 35,312.63 × 16,649.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.87x = 587,923,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,923,424.89/25,604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,961.40

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