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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.92, 35,186.10 and 16,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.92, 35,186.10 and 16,063.32 is: 22,169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.92 : 35,186.10 = 16,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.92/35,186.10 = 16,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.92x = 35,186.10 × 16,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.92x = 565,205,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,205,583.85/25,494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,169.34

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