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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,850.58, 35,664.72 and 16,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,850.58, 35,664.72 and 16,903.32 is: 23,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,850.58 : 35,664.72 = 16,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,850.58/35,664.72 = 16,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,850.58x = 35,664.72 × 16,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,850.58x = 602,852,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,852,111.48/25,850.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.64

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