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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,899.59, 35,730.86 and 16,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,899.59, 35,730.86 and 16,336.23 is: 22,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,899.59 : 35,730.86 = 16,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,899.59/35,730.86 = 16,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,899.59x = 35,730.86 × 16,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,899.59x = 583,707,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,707,331.39/25,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.32

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