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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.22, 35,729.55 and 16,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.22, 35,729.55 and 16,958.58 is: 23,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.22 : 35,729.55 = 16,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.22/35,729.55 = 16,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.22x = 35,729.55 × 16,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.22x = 605,922,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,922,432.04/25,904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.88

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