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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.69, 35,080.45 and 16,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.69, 35,080.45 and 16,338.13 is: 22,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.69 : 35,080.45 = 16,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.69/35,080.45 = 16,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.69x = 35,080.45 × 16,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.69x = 573,148,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,148,824.01/25,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.20

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