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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.54, 35,843.52 and 16,547.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.54, 35,843.52 and 16,547.60 is: 22,835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.54 : 35,843.52 = 16,547.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.54/35,843.52 = 16,547.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.54x = 35,843.52 × 16,547.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.54x = 593,124,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,124,231.55/25,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.71

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