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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,605.62, 35,341.40 and 16,637.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,605.62, 35,341.40 and 16,637.55 is: 22,963.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,605.62 : 35,341.40 = 16,637.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,605.62/35,341.40 = 16,637.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,605.62x = 35,341.40 × 16,637.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,605.62x = 587,994,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,994,226.38/25,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,963.49

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