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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.91, 35,791.83 and 16,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.91, 35,791.83 and 16,383.41 is: 22,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.91 : 35,791.83 = 16,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.91/35,791.83 = 16,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.91x = 35,791.83 × 16,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.91x = 586,392,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,392,046.58/25,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,599.69

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