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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.44, 35,347.80 and 16,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.44, 35,347.80 and 16,674.60 is: 22,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.44 : 35,347.80 = 16,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.44/35,347.80 = 16,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.44x = 35,347.80 × 16,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.44x = 589,410,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,410,425.88/25,630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.50

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