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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377, 35,035.62 and 16,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377, 35,035.62 and 16,560.36 is: 22,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377 : 35,035.62 = 16,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377/35,035.62 = 16,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377x = 35,035.62 × 16,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377x = 580,202,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,202,480.02/25,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.32

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