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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.18, 35,884.42 and 16,432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.18, 35,884.42 and 16,432.98 is: 22,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.18 : 35,884.42 = 16,432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.18/35,884.42 = 16,432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.18x = 35,884.42 × 16,432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.18x = 589,687,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,687,780.52/25,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.02

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