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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.40, 35,607.84 and 16,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.40, 35,607.84 and 16,365.68 is: 22,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.40 : 35,607.84 = 16,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.40/35,607.84 = 16,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.40x = 35,607.84 × 16,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.40x = 582,746,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,746,514.93/25,798.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.48

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