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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.03, 35,190.94 and 16,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.03, 35,190.94 and 16,292.69 is: 22,487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.03 : 35,190.94 = 16,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.03/35,190.94 = 16,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.03x = 35,190.94 × 16,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.03x = 573,355,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,355,220.01/25,497.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,487.14

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