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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.94, 35,029.11 and 16,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.94, 35,029.11 and 16,442.34 is: 22,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.94 : 35,029.11 = 16,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.94/35,029.11 = 16,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.94x = 35,029.11 × 16,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.94x = 575,960,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,960,536.52/25,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.81

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