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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.38, 35,848.85 and 16,434.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.38, 35,848.85 and 16,434.33 is: 22,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.38 : 35,848.85 = 16,434.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.38/35,848.85 = 16,434.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.38x = 35,848.85 × 16,434.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.38x = 589,151,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,151,831.02/25,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.42

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