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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,660.20, 35,416.26 and 16,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,660.20, 35,416.26 and 16,709.16 is: 23,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,660.20 : 35,416.26 = 16,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,660.20/35,416.26 = 16,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,660.20x = 35,416.26 × 16,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,660.20x = 591,775,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,775,954.94/25,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.02

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