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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.82, 35,029.84 and 16,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.82, 35,029.84 and 16,444.18 is: 22,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.82 : 35,029.84 = 16,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.82/35,029.84 = 16,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.82x = 35,029.84 × 16,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.82x = 576,036,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,036,994.33/25,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.71

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