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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.76, 35,141.30 and 16,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.76, 35,141.30 and 16,382.18 is: 22,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.76 : 35,141.30 = 16,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.76/35,141.30 = 16,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.76x = 35,141.30 × 16,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.76x = 575,691,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,691,102.03/25,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.02

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