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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.98, 35,852.22 and 16,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.98, 35,852.22 and 16,548.30 is: 22,847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.98 : 35,852.22 = 16,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.98/35,852.22 = 16,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.98x = 35,852.22 × 16,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.98x = 593,293,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,293,292.23/25,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.99

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