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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.08, 35,124.60 and 16,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.08, 35,124.60 and 16,498 is: 22,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.08 : 35,124.60 = 16,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.08/35,124.60 = 16,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.08x = 35,124.60 × 16,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.08x = 579,485,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,485,650.80/25,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.03

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