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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.84, 35,060.73 and 16,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.84, 35,060.73 and 16,445.14 is: 22,689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.84 : 35,060.73 = 16,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.84/35,060.73 = 16,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.84x = 35,060.73 × 16,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.84x = 576,578,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,578,613.35/25,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.37

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