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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.54, 35,844.90 and 16,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.54, 35,844.90 and 16,548.60 is: 22,837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.54 : 35,844.90 = 16,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.54/35,844.90 = 16,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.54x = 35,844.90 × 16,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.54x = 593,182,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,182,912.14/25,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.09

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