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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606.29, 35,329.32 and 16,666.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,606.29, 35,329.32 and 16,666.95 is: 22,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,606.29 : 35,329.32 = 16,666.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,606.29/35,329.32 = 16,666.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,606.29x = 35,329.32 × 16,666.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,606.29x = 588,832,009.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,832,009.97/25,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.60

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