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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.78, 35,008.16 and 16,410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.78, 35,008.16 and 16,410.05 is: 22,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.78 : 35,008.16 = 16,410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.78/35,008.16 = 16,410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.78x = 35,008.16 × 16,410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.78x = 574,485,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,485,656.01/25,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.74

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