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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,395.70, 35,034.42 and 16,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,395.70, 35,034.42 and 16,446.08 is: 22,688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,395.70 : 35,034.42 = 16,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,395.70/35,034.42 = 16,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,395.70x = 35,034.42 × 16,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,395.70x = 576,178,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,178,874.07/25,395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.05

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