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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.59, 35,361.63 and 16,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.59, 35,361.63 and 16,675.46 is: 22,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.59 : 35,361.63 = 16,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.59/35,361.63 = 16,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.59x = 35,361.63 × 16,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.59x = 589,671,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,671,446.60/25,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,993.99

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