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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.93, 35,147.28 and 16,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.93, 35,147.28 and 16,528.24 is: 22,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.93 : 35,147.28 = 16,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.93/35,147.28 = 16,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.93x = 35,147.28 × 16,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.93x = 580,922,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,922,679.19/25,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.02

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