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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,417.19, 35,070.57 and 16,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,417.19, 35,070.57 and 16,463.45 is: 22,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,417.19 : 35,070.57 = 16,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,417.19/35,070.57 = 16,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,417.19x = 35,070.57 × 16,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,417.19x = 577,382,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,382,663.34/25,417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.22

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