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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.17, 35,001.91 and 16,422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.17, 35,001.91 and 16,422.54 is: 22,655.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.17 : 35,001.91 = 16,422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.17/35,001.91 = 16,422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.17x = 35,001.91 × 16,422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.17x = 574,820,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,820,184.94/25,372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,655.54

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