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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.68, 35,860.56 and 16,558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.68, 35,860.56 and 16,558.64 is: 22,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.68 : 35,860.56 = 16,558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.68/35,860.56 = 16,558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.68x = 35,860.56 × 16,558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.68x = 593,802,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,802,103.24/25,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.17

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