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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.03, 35,826.99 and 16,538.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.03, 35,826.99 and 16,538.51 is: 22,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.03 : 35,826.99 = 16,538.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.03/35,826.99 = 16,538.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.03x = 35,826.99 × 16,538.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.03x = 592,525,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,525,032.38/25,982.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.19

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