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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.63, 35,668.31 and 16,413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.63, 35,668.31 and 16,413.21 is: 22,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.63 : 35,668.31 = 16,413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.63/35,668.31 = 16,413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.63x = 35,668.31 × 16,413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.63x = 585,431,380.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,431,380.31/25,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.96

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