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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.36, 35,893.56 and 16,451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.36, 35,893.56 and 16,451.92 is: 22,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.36 : 35,893.56 = 16,451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.36/35,893.56 = 16,451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.36x = 35,893.56 × 16,451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.36x = 590,517,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,517,977.64/25,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.79

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