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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.84, 35,055.15 and 16,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.84, 35,055.15 and 16,461.36 is: 22,709.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.84 : 35,055.15 = 16,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.84/35,055.15 = 16,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.84x = 35,055.15 × 16,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.84x = 577,055,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,055,444.00/25,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.03

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