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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,659.18, 35,388.09 and 16,699.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,659.18, 35,388.09 and 16,699.77 is: 23,031.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,659.18 : 35,388.09 = 16,699.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,659.18/35,388.09 = 16,699.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,659.18x = 35,388.09 × 16,699.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,659.18x = 590,972,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,972,963.74/25,659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.64

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