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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.37, 35,390.22 and 16,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.37, 35,390.22 and 16,696.24 is: 23,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.37 : 35,390.22 = 16,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.37/35,390.22 = 16,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.37x = 35,390.22 × 16,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.37x = 590,883,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,883,606.77/25,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,022.60

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