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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.92, 35,176.44 and 16,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.92, 35,176.44 and 16,056.32 is: 22,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.92 : 35,176.44 = 16,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.92/35,176.44 = 16,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.92x = 35,176.44 × 16,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.92x = 564,804,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,804,177.10/25,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.68

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