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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,642.99, 35,359.43 and 16,673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,642.99, 35,359.43 and 16,673.86 is: 22,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,642.99 : 35,359.43 = 16,673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,642.99/35,359.43 = 16,673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,642.99x = 35,359.43 × 16,673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,642.99x = 589,578,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,578,046.88/25,642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.78

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