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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.37, 35,387.46 and 16,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.37, 35,387.46 and 16,694.24 is: 23,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.37 : 35,387.46 = 16,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.37/35,387.46 = 16,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.37x = 35,387.46 × 16,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.37x = 590,766,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,766,573.29/25,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.84

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