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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.93, 35,727.59 and 16,350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.93, 35,727.59 and 16,350.65 is: 22,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.93 : 35,727.59 = 16,350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.93/35,727.59 = 16,350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.93x = 35,727.59 × 16,350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.93x = 584,169,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,169,237.68/25,898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.73

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