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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.14, 35,044.59 and 16,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.14, 35,044.59 and 16,312.16 is: 22,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.14 : 35,044.59 = 16,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.14/35,044.59 = 16,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.14x = 35,044.59 × 16,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.14x = 571,652,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,652,959.21/25,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.97

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