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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.63, 35,037.06 and 16,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.63, 35,037.06 and 16,448.08 is: 22,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.63 : 35,037.06 = 16,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.63/35,037.06 = 16,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.63x = 35,037.06 × 16,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.63x = 576,292,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,292,190.66/25,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.79

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