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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.84, 35,838.54 and 16,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.84, 35,838.54 and 16,413.96 is: 22,651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.84 : 35,838.54 = 16,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.84/35,838.54 = 16,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.84x = 35,838.54 × 16,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.84x = 588,252,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,252,279.95/25,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.36

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