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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.63, 35,069.39 and 16,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.63, 35,069.39 and 16,483.10 is: 22,749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.63 : 35,069.39 = 16,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.63/35,069.39 = 16,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.63x = 35,069.39 × 16,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.63x = 578,052,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,052,066.36/25,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.33

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