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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.42, 35,028.44 and 16,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.42, 35,028.44 and 16,441.82 is: 22,682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.42 : 35,028.44 = 16,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.42/35,028.44 = 16,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.42x = 35,028.44 × 16,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.42x = 575,931,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,931,305.36/25,391.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.12

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