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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,613.49, 35,324.52 and 16,657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,613.49, 35,324.52 and 16,657.74 is: 22,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,613.49 : 35,324.52 = 16,657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,613.49/35,324.52 = 16,657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,613.49x = 35,324.52 × 16,657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,613.49x = 588,426,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,426,669.78/25,613.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.31

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