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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.62, 35,049.51 and 16,316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.62, 35,049.51 and 16,316.03 is: 22,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.62 : 35,049.51 = 16,316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.62/35,049.51 = 16,316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.62x = 35,049.51 × 16,316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.62x = 571,868,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,868,944.27/25,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.40

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