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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,983.68, 35,868.84 and 16,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,983.68, 35,868.84 and 16,564.64 is: 22,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,983.68 : 35,868.84 = 16,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,983.68/35,868.84 = 16,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,983.68x = 35,868.84 × 16,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,983.68x = 594,154,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,154,421.82/25,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.45

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