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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.92, 35,041.48 and 16,309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.92, 35,041.48 and 16,309.94 is: 22,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.92 : 35,041.48 = 16,309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.92/35,041.48 = 16,309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.92x = 35,041.48 × 16,309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.92x = 571,524,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,524,436.31/25,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.88

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