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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.85, 35,644.73 and 16,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.85, 35,644.73 and 16,409.88 is: 22,640.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.85 : 35,644.73 = 16,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.85/35,644.73 = 16,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.85x = 35,644.73 × 16,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.85x = 584,925,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,925,659.88/25,835.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.08

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