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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.84, 35,056.56 and 16,462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.84, 35,056.56 and 16,462.36 is: 22,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.84 : 35,056.56 = 16,462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.84/35,056.56 = 16,462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.84x = 35,056.56 × 16,462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.84x = 577,113,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,113,711.08/25,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.43

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