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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.08, 35,408.97 and 16,577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.08, 35,408.97 and 16,577.19 is: 22,886.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.08 : 35,408.97 = 16,577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.08/35,408.97 = 16,577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.08x = 35,408.97 × 16,577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.08x = 586,981,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,981,223.39/25,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.87

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