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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.52, 35,190.12 and 16,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.52, 35,190.12 and 16,562.08 is: 22,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.52 : 35,190.12 = 16,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.52/35,190.12 = 16,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.52x = 35,190.12 × 16,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.52x = 582,821,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,821,582.65/25,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.22

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