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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,816.59, 35,635.55 and 16,754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,816.59, 35,635.55 and 16,754.31 is: 23,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,816.59 : 35,635.55 = 16,754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,816.59/35,635.55 = 16,754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,816.59x = 35,635.55 × 16,754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,816.59x = 597,048,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,048,967.95/25,816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.56

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