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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,851.58, 35,666.10 and 16,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,851.58, 35,666.10 and 16,904.32 is: 23,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,851.58 : 35,666.10 = 16,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,851.58/35,666.10 = 16,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,851.58x = 35,666.10 × 16,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,851.58x = 602,911,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,911,167.55/25,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.02

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