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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.14, 35,874.90 and 16,564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.14, 35,874.90 and 16,564.50 is: 22,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.14 : 35,874.90 = 16,564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.14/35,874.90 = 16,564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.14x = 35,874.90 × 16,564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.14x = 594,249,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,249,781.05/25,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.15

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