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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,642.59, 35,358.88 and 16,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,642.59, 35,358.88 and 16,673.46 is: 22,991.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,642.59 : 35,358.88 = 16,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,642.59/35,358.88 = 16,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,642.59x = 35,358.88 × 16,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,642.59x = 589,554,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,554,754.18/25,642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.23

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