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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,435.92, 35,104.68 and 16,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,435.92, 35,104.68 and 16,004.28 is: 22,087.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,435.92 : 35,104.68 = 16,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,435.92/35,104.68 = 16,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,435.92x = 35,104.68 × 16,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,435.92x = 561,825,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,825,128.03/25,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.86

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