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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,440.56, 35,092.32 and 16,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,440.56, 35,092.32 and 16,001.36 is: 22,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,440.56 : 35,092.32 = 16,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,440.56/35,092.32 = 16,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,440.56x = 35,092.32 × 16,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,440.56x = 561,524,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,524,845.56/25,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.03

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